worsen
verb (used with or without object)
to make or become worse.
are worsening
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present progressiveof worsen.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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But the closures are worsening congestion when land crossings already were struggling to make up for lost waterborne shipping capacity and stem the rising cost of basic goods for Iranian consumers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
The health of children in Wales is "shocking" and outcomes for young people are worsening or slowing down in many areas, children's doctors have said.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Among the risks linked to exceeding Earth's "biocapacity" are worsening climate impacts, biodiversity loss, declining food and water security, and increasing inequality.
From Science Daily ● May 27, 2026
Still, California is enduring its second-worst snow drought in 50 years, which experts say is a sign of how rising temperatures from climate change are worsening the West’s long-term water supply problems.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 2026
She warns that conditions are worsening and a Level 3 alert has been called.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
