worsen
verb (used with or without object)
to make or become worse.
worsening
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present participleof worsen.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Shares were down 26% after the automaker said it would cut another 2,500 jobs—around 6% of its workforce—amid worsening market conditions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
The issue affects nearly 29 percent of Cuba's 9.4 million inhabitants, according to official figures, with the situation worsening significantly since January due to the US energy blockade.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
I read with some alarm Ms. Bottum’s op-ed about the worsening scarcity of Colorado River water.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
One of the most surprising findings was that sleep problems did not continue worsening as amyloid plaques accumulated.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026
Daylight was waning, the weather was worsening, my reserves of strength were nearly gone.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
