erode
verb (used with object)
to eat into or away; destroy by slow consumption or disintegration.
is eroding
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present progressiveof erode (3rd person singular).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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It’s just that having high conviction in explosive share price gains is eroding.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
“The narrative is the moat is eroding and the space becoming commoditized,” Konik said.
From MarketWatch ● May 8, 2026
The results highlight how China’s fiercely competitive EV market is eroding profitability even for industry leaders like BYD.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
“By laying off journalists across the country, Nexstar is eroding the resources and talent that local communities rely on for trusted news,” said SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2026
Soil is eroding away, river-channels are filling, and most of the streams in the United States fluctuate between flood and low water.
From Wild Life on the Rockies by Enos Abijah Mills
