worsen
verb (used with or without object)
to make or become worse.
is worsening
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present progressiveof worsen (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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But the Office for Environmental Protection found not enough sites are being designated and the condition of those that have been is worsening.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
Port congestion in Asia is worsening after Typhoon Saudel hit eastern China.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
The homeownership rate has grown slower for millennials than for previous generations, “and an early look at Generation Z shows the trend is worsening, not improving,” Apartment List found.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
But families complain about the cost of living and the fiscal deficit is worsening.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
“The thought around here is that it’s possible the Phalanxifor is worsening the edema, but we’d face far more serious problems if we discontinued its use.”
From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green
