erode
verb (used with object)
to eat into or away; destroy by slow consumption or disintegration.
erodes
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present tense formof erode (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Over time, this gradually erodes the purchasing power of a dollar.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
“That might not show up immediately, but over time people do recognize that change, and over time it erodes the brand positioning,” Stephens analyst Jim Salera said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 8, 2026
"Improved public services and better learning outcomes in schools will reinforce trust -- but if AI embeds bias in government decisions or erodes data privacy, that trust will be difficult to recover," said the statement.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
But such heavy commercial appeal erodes all that singularity, leaving queer people to fend for themselves in defining and celebrating their identities, apart from the pinkwashing.
From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2026
The snow erodes, leaving the potholes in the roads near our house filled with muddy water.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
