- present tense form of worsen (3rd person singular).
worsens
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Early disease symptoms – such as not hearing – can affect self-esteem and reduce engagement in physical activity, which in turn worsens cognitive decline.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026
That could make for a bumpy ride if recent investor anxiety worsens.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Prison staff told the BBC they were increasingly having to put two inmates in single occupancy cells, as overcrowding across the adult male estate worsens.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
The numbers: The U.S. economy improved in July and businesses ramped up hiring, but the gains could prove short-lived if the conflict with Iran intensifies, oil prices climb even higher and inflation worsens.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
But as the sun starts to set, Vincent’s condition worsens.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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