Environmental Issues

noun a region in the Midwestern United States known for its production of corn

• The Corn Belt is a region in the Midwestern United States known for its fertile soil and high corn production.
• I heard that the Corn Belt is where you can find the best corn on the cob.
• People in the Corn Belt sure know how to grow some killer corn.
• Living in the Corn Belt feels like being surrounded by fields of gold during the harvest season.

noun a feeling of revulsion or profound disapproval aroused by something unpleasant or offensive

verb to cause someone to feel revulsion or profound disapproval

• The sight of the overflowing garbage cans filled him with disgust.
• I can't stand the smell of that place, it just disgusts me.
• That food looks so gross, it totally disgusts me.
• The corruption in politics fills me with a deep sense of disgust.

noun a flowing in or pouring in; arrival in massive numbers or amounts

• The city experienced a sudden influx of tourists during the holiday season.
• There was a huge influx of people at the concert last night.
• The party got lit after the influx of cool people showed up.
• The influx of new ideas brought a breath of fresh air to the project.

verb to appear or be perceived as very important or significant

adverb in a prominent or noticeable manner

• The challenges ahead loom large in our strategic planning meeting.
• The deadline is looming large, we better start working on it.
• The party tonight is going to be lit, the excitement is looming large.
• The shadow of doubt looms large over their relationship.

adjective relating to or belonging to a planet or planets

• The planetary alignment was a rare astronomical event.
• Did you hear about the cool planetary alignment happening tonight?
• That planetary event was out of this world!
• His influence was like a planetary force in the company.

verb to draw in or drain completely, leaving nothing behind

• The drought has caused the land to suck dry, leaving the crops withering in the fields.
• I forgot to water my plants for a week and now they look like they've been sucked dry.
• I lent my friend some money and now he's trying to suck me dry for more.
• The constant demands of my job are starting to suck me dry of all my energy.

verb To walk through water or another liquid with some effort, typically with some splashing

• The diplomat decided to wade into the negotiations in order to facilitate a peaceful resolution.
• I'm not sure if I want to wade into the conversation about politics at the dinner party.
• I heard that John waded into the argument and things got pretty heated.
• She decided to wade into the world of entrepreneurship and start her own business.

noun The word 'worsening' can function as a noun when referring to the act or process of becoming worse.

verb The word 'worsening' can function as a verb when describing the action of making something worse.

adjective The word 'worsening' can function as an adjective when describing something that is becoming worse.

adverb The word 'worsening' can also function as an adverb when modifying a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate that something is becoming worse.

• The patient's condition is worsening despite the new treatment.
• Things are getting worse for the company, sales are dropping.
• I heard their relationship is on the rocks and only worsening.
• The political climate in the country is worsening by the day.

noun a philosophical position that assigns a negative value to birth and advocates for the prevention of future births

• Antinatalism is a philosophical position that assigns a negative value to birth and procreation.
• Some people believe in antinatalism, which means they think it's wrong to have children.
• Antinatalism is all about saying no to babies.
• In the garden of life, antinatalism is like pruning the tree of existence to prevent further growth.

noun PNW stands for Pacific Northwest, a region in the United States encompassing Washington, Oregon, and sometimes Idaho and British Columbia.

adjective PNW can also be used as an adjective to describe things related to the Pacific Northwest region.

• The PNW region is known for its stunning natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities.
• I love living in the PNW because of all the amazing hiking trails and scenic views.
• Let's head out to the PNW for some epic adventures in the great outdoors!
• The PNW is like a hidden gem waiting to be explored by those seeking adventure and tranquility.

verb to make or become acidic

• The process of acidifying the solution involves adding a specific amount of acid to reach the desired pH level.
• When acidifying the soil, make sure to follow the instructions on the bottle.
• I heard that acidifying the pool can help clean it faster.
• Her words had a way of acidifying the atmosphere, making everyone uncomfortable.