deteriorate
verb (used with or without object)
to make or become worse or inferior in condition, character, quality, value, etc.
deteriorates
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present tense formof deteriorate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The results suggest that progression in chronic blood cancers may be biologically 'encoded' years before a patient's condition visibly deteriorates.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026
At the same time, officials who believe policy is still restrictive have worried that holding firm carries its own risk if the labor market deteriorates further.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 18, 2026
If one deteriorates, the other is almost certain to do so as well, with deleterious consequences.
From Barron's ● Mar. 7, 2026
As Joe's mental state deteriorates and he becomes more exposed and child-like, the camera was physically moved closer to Larkin using longer lenses.
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2026
As her son’s condition deteriorates, Celia reluctantly cuts back on her revolutionary activities.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
