erosion
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Egan-Jones, which advises institutional investors, asset managers, and financial institutions, warned firms selling “intellectual capital by the hour,” such as auditing, investment banking, consulting, law and engineering face price erosion from AI competition.
From MarketWatch β Oct. 2, 2026
The retreating ice exposes Arctic coastlines to waves, worsening coastal erosion and raising risks for coastal communities and infrastructure, the report warned.
From Barron's β Sep. 30, 2026
Over time, erosion removed some of the softer surrounding material, leaving the harder carbonate-filled fractures standing out as ridges.
From Science Daily β Sep. 30, 2026
Two hurricanes in the Pacific could combine with high tides to cause flooding and erosion at Southern California beaches early next week.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 27, 2026
In only about a hundred years in that city’s Central Park, its inscriptions have been almost totally obliterated, because of smog and industrial pollution—chemical erosion like that in the atmosphere of Venus.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
![]()
The ongoing Ebola crisis is escalating quickly, already ranked the third largest outbreak in history — and experts say erosions of U.S. health policy have fueled the crisis.
From Salon β May 30, 2026
In these nations, the patterns were similar – erosions in freedom of speech, open elections, the rule of law, judicial independence, civil society and academic freedom.
From BBC β Sep. 27, 2025
And because the world, and one’s continued engagement with it, is a repeated litany of small erosions, it is through the practice of beauty that we learn to survive, to soar even.
From Los Angeles Times β Nov. 14, 2024
Researchers also tracked erosions or indentations in the orcas’ skin and other forms of discoloration.
From Seattle Times β Jun. 28, 2023
My face has not ignored the passage of time, but recorded it with scars, lines, furrows, and erosions.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing erosion
Physical Geography - Introductory
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com β one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Can You Dig It? Words for Dirt and Soil
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more β and it's all completely free to use!
Physical Geography - Middle School
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com β we'll help you make the most of your study time!