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as in deterioration
a change to a lower state or level
English teachers bemoaning the degradation of the language that e-mail and instant messaging have allegedly brought about
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as in corruption
a sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior
the belief that moral degradation is an unmistakable sign of a nation in decline
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Recent Examples of degradation
About:Energy is looking at the degradation, understanding how the battery life is affected by running the battery to high temperatures for extended periods.
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James Morris, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Ghanaians have been railing against environmental degradation caused by unlicensed small-scale mining, a longstanding issue that has left large swathes of land pockmarked by pits and major rivers polluted.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
The effects of ecological degradation, including pollution, habitat destruction and climate change, will be a significant concern for some organizations across industries.
—Maureen Metcalf, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Researchers say this rampant accumulation may be occurring because many types of PFAS unleash TFA as a product of their degradation.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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James Morris, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Ghanaians have been railing against environmental degradation caused by unlicensed small-scale mining, a longstanding issue that has left large swathes of land pockmarked by pits and major rivers polluted.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
The effects of ecological degradation, including pollution, habitat destruction and climate change, will be a significant concern for some organizations across industries.
—Maureen Metcalf, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Researchers say this rampant accumulation may be occurring because many types of PFAS unleash TFA as a product of their degradation.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for degradation
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Algorithms are used to predict patients' risk of death or deterioration, to suggest diagnoses or triage patients, to record and summarize visits to save doctors work, and to approve insurance claims.Darius Tahir | KFF Health News, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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The measures, which include banning the maintenance of the aircraft and the supply of new planes, are likely to continue the deterioration of Russia's aviation industry.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The first is Sweeney Todd — an interesting choice, seeing as Stephen Sondheim’s cannibalistic tale explores themes of political corruption and the destructive forces of free markets.Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
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The committee identified graft and corruption, inefficiencies and waste.Bruce W. Dearstyne / Made by History, TIME, 13 Jan. 2025
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Luminate’s data revealed that the minutes watched of certain programs like Receiver, the follow-up to Quarterback, and season two of Full Swing had sharp declines.Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Revenues from services and fees increased by $17.7 million, driven by growth in the Capital Markets and Financial Consulting segments, while the Communications segment saw a decline.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Jan. 2025
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Red and declinations to rust and burgundy at Ferragamo and Bottega Veneta.WWD, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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Thomas said the sheriff's office presented the case to the district attorney's office for declination purposes only because of Suff's prior convictions and death sentence.Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 15 Aug. 2024
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“Degradation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/degradation. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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