- present tense form of worsen (3rd person singular).
worsens
Example Sentences
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Higher levels of cortisol also worsens sleep further, locking workers into a self-reinforcing cycle.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
A neurodegenerative disease, Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior and worsens over time, according to the Alzheimer’s Assn.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
"These cells are probably attempting to clear damage and promote repair, but that process fails, worsens inflammation, and counteracts recovery."
From Science Daily ● Jun. 29, 2026
The economist expects households’ real income to deteriorate further as inflation worsens, driven by supply shortages.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
Scrolling through her pictures only worsens my mood.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
