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become contaminated

VERB

decay

Synonyms

STRONGEST

atrophy corrode decompose degenerate discolor disintegrate dissolve dwindle fade get worse lessen mortify pollute rot shrivel wane wither

STRONG

blight collapse curdle decline defile depreciate dry-rot fail mildew mold molder perish putrefy sap sicken sink slump spoil suppurate turn weaken

WEAK

be impaired break up go bad go to seed go to the dogs hit rock bottom hit the skids pejorate putresce reach depths waste away wear away

Antonyms

STRONGEST

brighten build color combine develop enlarge expand extend grow improve increase put together raise strengthen unite

STRONG

ascend help make well prosper rise

WEAK

flourish germinate ripen

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Such warnings are typical after rainfall, which can cause ocean and bay waters to become contaminated with bacteria, chemicals, trash, and other health hazards from city streets and mountain areas, the health department said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

This research is the first to clearly show how forests become contaminated with microplastics and to directly connect that contamination to particles transported through the air.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

There are various ways bleed air can become contaminated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 14, 2025

Fresh produce may also become contaminated during packaging, preparation or storage.

From Salon • Aug. 12, 2024

Large lots of green coffee in burlap bags have become contaminated while being transported by vessels also carrying a cargo of insecticides.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

become contaminated

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