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NOUN
exacerbation
Synonyms


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The program comes as young people in the state face worsening hazards fueled by climate change including extreme heat, wildfires and dangerous air pollution.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Excluding last year’s generic revlimid windfall, underlying U.S. sales slipped 8.6% to C$362.9 million, with the drop worsening to a steep 48.5% on a reported basis.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Some of these environmental influences may contribute not only to the initial development of RA, but also to worsening symptoms after the disease has been diagnosed.

From Science Daily Aug. 6, 2026

Thousands of Spaniards evacuated from huge wildfires returned home on Wednesday while in France firefighters braced for worsening conditions in their own battle with raging flames.

From Barron's Jul. 29, 2026

Papa’s a goldsmith, and his work has suffered from his worsening eyesight and shaking hands.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar




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