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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One is whether patients with DMR who respond well to SSRIs should receive regular monitoring for signs that the valve is worsening.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
Many teens now prioritize coursework, test prep and other pursuits to impress college-admissions officers, but a lack of work experience is worsening their employment prospects after graduating.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 8, 2026
That’s despite the fact that climate change is worsening, the risk of playing in dangerous heat is rising and the federation, FIFA, has a commitment to reduce its carbon emissions 50% by 2030.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
Halliburton said decline rates on existing fields—the rate at which oil production falls—are steeper, reservoir quality is worsening and there hasn’t been much success in oil-and-gas exploration.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
The redness around my G-tube is worsening, an infection definitely starting to form.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
