- present tense form of worsen (3rd person singular).
worsens
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Germany also uses an automatic formula that slows benefit growth when the contributor-to-retiree ratio worsens.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
Extreme heat is particularly dangerous to people with existing health conditions, as it worsens many conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, asthma and dementia.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
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
Read: Investors are dumping AI stocks as ‘tech wreck’ worsens.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 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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