erode
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
The Moneyist says that, while the relationship sounds transactional, even the best friendships can erode.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
He added: “I’d like to see the entire beach erode all the way to our property before the road went across it.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
This is particularly important because acids produced by oral bacteria can gradually erode tooth enamel, increasing the risk of cavities.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026
And all of this could threaten to erode - if not explode - the rock on which scientific research rests: trust.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
However, in his time the brief tradition of tolerance for unconventional views began to erode and then to shatter.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
![]()
The big question is whether AI carries the science there, or quietly erodes the bricks it is built on.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
As a team, we believed that inspiration erodes apathy and yields empathy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
He characterized AI capabilities as statistical computations and warned that assigning consciousness to AI erodes human dignity.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
A status quo that steadily erodes is not stability.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
But the liquid from within bounced on the still water like a violent rainstorm that erodes the land.
From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis
![]()
Workers say rising food, housing, transport and healthcare costs have eroded their purchasing power in a country where inflation is running at around eight percent.
From Barron's ● Nov. 14, 2026
While this funding stream has been eroded by inflation and failed to keep pace with population growth, state-level investments have been expanding to fill the gap.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 9, 2026
That benefit could be eroded, though, if factories are still dependent on U.S. suppliers for major components.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
But this "social contract" has clearly eroded, says Roos.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
The paint, once sparkling white, had faded to ghostly gray and eroded in parts, revealing the layered bricks beneath.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
![]()
Droughts, El Niño, an eroding coast and the year-round threat of wildfires, much of it accelerated by climate change.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
Humboldt County officials have long debated what to do about Centerville Road, a narrow, twisting byway that leads to an eroding rural beach and a handful of homes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
The company’s operating margins expanded in the third quarter to 32% as cloud revenue skyrocketed, suggesting big AI investments aren’t eroding core profitability.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Ad Hoc Committee on AI found that “overreliance on chatbots can have a range of significant negative consequences—diminishing critical thinking, weakening memory, eroding confidence, and undermining mastery.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
Lines of old corn stubble planted in some earlier year rode the eroding rises.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing erode
The Vocabulary.com Top 1000
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
ACT Vocabulary List
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
100 SAT Words Beginning with "E"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word