worsen
verb (used with or without object)
to make or become worse.
will worsen
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future tenseof worsen.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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The findings could point to new treatment strategies and future biomarkers that help predict how quickly the disease will worsen.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 29, 2026
In weeks to come, shipping experts say, the number of crews abandoned by owners driven into bankruptcy will rise, and the gravity of medical conditions on board will worsen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 9, 2026
The situation will worsen further if energy supply dislocations extend into next year, inflation expectations become markedly less anchored, and financial conditions tighten sharply.
From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026
He said business rates for larger sites will worsen, though this should not be too much of an issue for smaller towns.
From BBC ● Nov. 27, 2025
While Republican voters largely aligned with Trump’s actions on deportations, 16% said that they believed that the deportations will worsen the state’s economy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 26, 2025
