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as in fatigue
the quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor
the flu left me with such overwhelming weakness that I could hardly stand
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as in softness
the quality or state of lacking strength of will or character
in a moment of weakness he said yes to his daughter's request for a new toy
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as in fault
a defect in character
his one weakness is his cockeyed optimism about everything
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as in vulnerability
the quality or state of having little resistance to some outside agent
the devastating weakness of the immune system that is experienced by people with certain chronic conditions
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Recent Examples of weakness
Heather tested the work Texas had done to fix those weaknesses — and the state passed.
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Vimal Kapur,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
There were clear weaknesses with the Croatian approach, who failed to adapt to the three-vs-four overload that England consistently had in the man-to-man battle.
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Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Target environments must be evaluated to identify weaknesses and ensure those weaknesses are being addressed.
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Steve Durbin,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
In 2021, Davis was diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy, a serious but temporary condition that causes sudden weakness in facial muscles.
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Dan Hyman,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for weakness
Vimal Kapur,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
There were clear weaknesses with the Croatian approach, who failed to adapt to the three-vs-four overload that England consistently had in the man-to-man battle.
—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Target environments must be evaluated to identify weaknesses and ensure those weaknesses are being addressed.
—
Steve Durbin,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
In 2021, Davis was diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy, a serious but temporary condition that causes sudden weakness in facial muscles.
—
Dan Hyman,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weakness
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But Zelenskyy’s decision to name a military unit after the UPA drew fury from Warsaw, which had already shown signs of war fatigue over the influx of refugees and economic drain of supporting Ukraine’s fight.
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Patients most often notice symptoms like swelling and fatigue, as Williams did.
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Mink Brazilian Mink Brazilian specializes in luxury virgin human hair extensions designed for long-lasting wear, softness, and a natural finish.
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It’s packed with nourishing shea and murumuru seed butters for all-day softness, and the sweet candy scent is just $11 just in time for summer.
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Small accidents, although no fault of your own, may cause this.
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Through no fault of her own, Clark has become part of the culture war.
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Fears have mounted that increasingly powerful AI models could be a boon for cybercriminals hunting for software vulnerabilities, but many administration allies are wary of government regulation of the industry.
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The attacks are forcing Moscow to manage visible problems at home, exposing a vulnerability in a country whose global power has long rested on its energy sector.
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The title Wowed Out comes from James’ own phrase for the sensory exhaustion brought on by modern life.
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The war-weariness in Sadeq’s words reflects the exhaustion felt throughout Lebanon, but especially among the Shiites who form a third of its 6 million residents.
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This month’s announcement from CMS caught states off guard with a new definition of medical frailty.
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The Three Lions showed some defensive frailty in the first half against Croatia last time out, but the attack was downright terrifying in England’s 4-2 win.
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Before the earthquakes, the government generally defended its national health system as robust, blaming shortcomings on sanctions imposed by the United States.
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The German team opened the 2026 tournament with a 7–1 win over debutant Curaçao, but an unconvincing performance in a 2–1 victory over Côte d’Ivoire exposed the team’s shortcomings.
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Overwatering, especially in poor-draining soils, can lead to root rot, fungal infections, and increased susceptibility to pests.
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This means that a job’s susceptibility to AI replacement depends, in part, on how easily the clean tasks can be cleaved off from the messy ones.
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“Weakness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weakness. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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