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fraying

VERB

shred, come apart

Synonyms

STRONGEST

erode frazzle unravel wear away

STRONG

chafe fret ravel rip rub tatter tear wear

WEAK

become ragged become threadbare wear thin

Antonyms

STRONG

please sew

Example Sentences

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The safety net that previously absorbed part of medical costs when a family couldn’t afford them is fraying, and most families have noticed.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

“Eddington” took on pandemic paranoia and our fraying connection to reality.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026

Fox’s fear of losing games created a highly unusual situation where Murdoch was seeking to stir up trouble for a partner it pays billions, fraying a relationship that has lasted for decades.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The shape of our politics is in flux, and any traditional expectations of stability fraying.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

The edges are fraying and the fabric’s all rough.

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy