worsened; worsening
ˈwərs-niŋ,
ˈwər-sᵊn-iŋ
: to make worse
: to become worse
the weather began to worsen
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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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By Karina Tsui | CNN Powerful winds that fueled fast-moving wildfires across Southern California this week are expected to pick up momentum on Thursday –– worsening conditions for firefighters who are already battling limited visibility to save lives.
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Cnn.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
The nurse tells her to stop wasting her time and go to an actual physician before her symptoms worsen or other ailments occur from overcompensating.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
Across the state in Grand Rapids on Monday night, Trump also made his final appeal to Michigan voters at Van Andel Arena, painting a grim picture of an America with a faltering economy and a worsening border crisis if his bid for the presidency fails.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
This dust is carried by winds to surrounding communities, worsening air quality and causing respiratory issues.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Cnn.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
The nurse tells her to stop wasting her time and go to an actual physician before her symptoms worsen or other ailments occur from overcompensating.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
Across the state in Grand Rapids on Monday night, Trump also made his final appeal to Michigan voters at Van Andel Arena, painting a grim picture of an America with a faltering economy and a worsening border crisis if his bid for the presidency fails.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
This dust is carried by winds to surrounding communities, worsening air quality and causing respiratory issues.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Worsen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worsen. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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