- present tense form of exacerbate (3rd person singular).
exacerbates
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The area had suffered a "long drought" caused by low rainfall, the local water utility operator told AFP, as a strong El Nino cycle exacerbates dry weather.
From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026
Economic warfare exacerbates the trend toward deglobalization or “slow-balization,” with countries re-siting production onshore for reasons of sovereignty, independence and domestic employment.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026
This in turn exacerbates dangers such as flooding.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Tech companies are borrowing money to fund the development of advanced A.I. systems, for instance, which exacerbates the bond sell-off because investors think A.I.-powered economic growth will keep interest rates higher for longer.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 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
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