- present tense form of exacerbate (3rd person singular).
exacerbates
Example Sentences
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“On any given day the air is unhealthy to breathe and so of course when you bring a disaster into it, it only exacerbates the existing issues,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
The rising cost of living exacerbates the dynamic, as the inflation rate reached a three-year high of 4.2% in May.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 19, 2026
More recent research suggests that introducing AI only exacerbates vulnerabilities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
He agrees that tech should help to “relieve humans of arduous, repetitive or dangerous tasks” and “provide intelligent support,” but also warns of growing A.I.-induced inequality, which exacerbates poverty and forced migration.
From Slate ● May 28, 2026
I’m frightened, but I’m not sure what I’m afraid of, which just exacerbates the fear.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
