worsened; worsening
ˈwərs-niŋ,
ˈwər-sᵊn-iŋ
: to make worse
: to become worse
the weather began to worsen
Examples of worsen in a Sentence
Spending more money is only going to worsen the problem.
the condition of the house worsened with every year of neglect
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According to the Financial Health Network’s Financial Health Pulse 2024 report, 70% of American households remain financially unhealthy with day-to-day financial realities worsening for many.
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Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Many are barely able to pay their staff livable wages, causing rampant turnover and a scarcity of educators, further worsening educational outcomes.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
However, McAvoy's injury worsened, and he was admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital earlier this week.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 19 Feb. 2025
Double pneumonia shows a more serious infection Francis was admitted to the Gemelli hospital Friday after a weeklong bout of bronchitis worsened.
—Andrea Rosa, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
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Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Many are barely able to pay their staff livable wages, causing rampant turnover and a scarcity of educators, further worsening educational outcomes.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
However, McAvoy's injury worsened, and he was admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital earlier this week.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 19 Feb. 2025
Double pneumonia shows a more serious infection Francis was admitted to the Gemelli hospital Friday after a weeklong bout of bronchitis worsened.
—Andrea Rosa, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for worsen
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“Worsen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worsen. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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