as in weak
lacking bodily strength
the debilitated prisoners could barely stand
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as in weakened
to diminish the physical strength of
the heart surgery debilitated the college athlete beyond his worst fears
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debilitated
Adjective
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Weak Treasury Demand Moved Rates More recently, in the wake of the administration’s chaotic trade policy rollout, Treasury security auctions did not go as expected, with weak demand pushing rates up higher than everyone expected.—
Norbert Michel,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025 -
That’s why he’s been able to generate so much weak contact over the years.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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But the militants, while greatly weakened, have repeatedly regrouped, often after Israeli forces withdraw from areas.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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Those at high-risk for listeria infection are newborns, those who are pregnant, have weakened immune systems, and those aged 65 or older.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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Right-hander Michael King toyed with Colorado’s feeble offense and pitched his first complete-game shutout.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2025
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One feeble shift by the Freddy Gaudreau line led to the Flames countering and Sharangovich scoring on a deflection off a harmless-looking shot by Martin Pospisil.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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While the emphasis on ESG has softened, the focus on sustainable, scalable growth remains a guiding principle.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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McDermott has softened on those decisions recently.—
Joe Buscaglia,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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With this, Trump is offering Putin a frail fig leaf of respectability.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2025
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The frail Francis had celebrated Easter with public words to his faithful flock and a brief meeting with Vice President JD Vance.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
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He was hurt, he was exhausted and knew very well the odds of his Pittsburgh Penguins qualifying for the postseason were minimal at best.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Fourteen years of war have left the country desolate, and its people exhausted; millions have been displaced or were forced to become refugees.—
Raghed Waked & Justin Salhani,
The Dial,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Gordon Hartman founded it in 2010 in honor of his disabled daughter, Morgan.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
19 Apr. 2025
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As the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service, Oz is now in charge of Medicare, the federal organization covering healthcare for Americans over 65 years old and disabled people as well as Medicaid, the org that provides medical coverage for low-income people.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Debilitated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debilitated. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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