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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

encroaching

/ɛnˈkrəʊ.ɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does encroaching mean?

verb

To gradually and often imperceptibly encroach on something, such as land, space, or time. To be gradually becoming or spreading.

Example

"The encroaching darkness made it difficult to see the road ahead."

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