- present tense form of worsen (3rd person singular).
worsens
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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
The discovery suggests that interactions among testosterone levels, dietary fructose, and gut bacteria may help explain how fatty liver develops and worsens.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026
Jane Campbell, a peer in the House of Lords upper chamber, struggles to speak naturally due to spinal muscular atrophy, a condition that worsens over time.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
Malcolm says “orthosomnia”—where chasing the perfect score worsens sleep—is real.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
Why the damage worsens as Phineas grows older is unknown.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
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