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.

Its problems have been exacerbated by a falling yen, caused by the rise in oil prices and the gap between US and Japanese interest rates, which are among the lowest in the developed world.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

Many Democratic voters this year waited to turn in their ballots due to the crowded pool of gubernatorial candidates, which probably exacerbated the already-slow process.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

Generative AI—which in recent years has seen major technological advances and gained greater traction among consumers—has exacerbated that decline, Wales said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Mental health problems contributed to her homelessness, but being on the streets exacerbated them.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

He exacerbated his trouble by creating a pseudonym, “Mary Rosh,” to defend his theory in online debates.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt