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as in decomposition
the process by which dead organic matter separates into simpler substances
the ancient Egyptians used special preservatives to spare their dead from complete corruption
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as in degradation
a sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior
the corruption of the upper classes eventually led to the fall of the Roman empire
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as in immorality
immoral conduct or practices harmful or offensive to society
Socrates was put to death because the ancient Athenians believed he was spreading corruption to their youth
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Recent Examples of corruption
But how about new forms of corruption—broligarchy, snowligarchy, even Ramboligarchy?
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Nicolas Niarchos, New Yorker, 21 May 2025
The story dwarfed all domestic news in the country at the time, including a number of corruption scandals then roiling President Yoon’s People Power Party.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
In December 2021, the United States imposed sanctions on Mr. Portnov and his charitable foundation on allegations of corruption and bribery.
—José Bautista, New York Times, 21 May 2025
There’s the potential for corruption, as Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren and other critics have been shouting from the rafters.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
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Nicolas Niarchos, New Yorker, 21 May 2025
The story dwarfed all domestic news in the country at the time, including a number of corruption scandals then roiling President Yoon’s People Power Party.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
In December 2021, the United States imposed sanctions on Mr. Portnov and his charitable foundation on allegations of corruption and bribery.
—José Bautista, New York Times, 21 May 2025
There’s the potential for corruption, as Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren and other critics have been shouting from the rafters.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corruption
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These trade shifts are causing environmental degradation.—
Simi Thambi,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Violence, corruption and environmental degradation have saturated the avocado trade there, causing the U.S. to briefly stop imports and senators to agitate for action by the federal government.—
Daniel Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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However, all Della can see is immorality between any two female brides, hurriedly making an excuse of being slammed by orders in six months.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
22 May 2025
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Yair Golan, a former Israeli deputy commander and chairman of the Democrats party in the Knesset, offered on Monday perhaps the strongest political rebuke of Netanyahu’s government yet, accusing the prime minister of leading the nation down a path of immorality and destruction.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
22 May 2025
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Teeth grinding can also cause more cavities to occur as grinding teeth together strips them of some of the protective enamel that could otherwise prevent tooth decay.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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All water has some fluoride, but many cities and counties in the state add more to help prevent tooth decay.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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And the sin that Crespo supposedly committed to warrant banishment?—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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For his part, Misch has not come close to showing remorse nor confessing his sins.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
14 May 2025
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Together, the two men battle the forces of evil, each other, and their own demons on the path to salvation.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
27 May 2025
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In Behind the Badge, Jones chronicles the stories of firefighters, police officers, border patrol agents, game wardens, sheriffs and dispatchers who all deliver lifelines to those in need and protect us from the calamity and evil of modern society.—
Chris Dorsey,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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But while profligacy was the bigger issue under their previous manager, chance creation has taken over that mantle under Amorim.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Many will point to Nazareth, who entered the fray at the hour mark along with Andreia Jacinto and Lucia Alves, as the key to Portugal reducing England to a cardboard box in the rain, as well as the visitors’ own profligacy.—
Megan Feringa,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Corruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corruption. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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