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debilitated

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verb

past tense of debilitate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for debilitated
Adjective
  • Stevenson has become more intentional with his efforts to understand offensive concepts and routes and the ways opposing teams often attack his weak spots.
    Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • But this weaker god jumped in without hesitation and was gifted the ability to become Tonatiuh, the sun.
    Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Panthers are weakened without starting running back Chuba Hubbard.
    Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Confidence in business conditions and job availability has weakened sharply, raising concerns that the spending power underpinning corporate growth could falter.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • This is a good spot for them, though, as Josh Allen will have a lot of time against a feeble Patriots pass rush, and some people might think the Patriots’ 42-13 win over the Panthers actually means something.
    Vic Tafur, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
  • In this scheme, free will was feeble, and sin could be blamed on dark forces inhabiting the body.
    Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 6 minutes.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Roast until cheese is softened, 10 to 12 minutes.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Some people are screaming at the air, their pants falling off their frail frames.
    Ashley Hiruko, ProPublica, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Some older people or those who are frail may not be able to generate enough of a strong, quick breath to effectively inhale the dry powdered version of the medicine.
    Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Maeve ends up turning Sam into the police, exhausted, dejected, and utterly defeated.
    Grace Byron, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
  • They were done at the start, exhausted and weighed down by meaning and history.
    George Caulkin, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Casalaspro, a disabled NYC Department of Sanitation worker, was beheaded, the New York Post reported.
    Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
  • His comments came after his cousin, Human Resources Minister Ahmad Al Rajhi, suspended parts of the social security program (largely for the elderly, disabled, and widows).
    Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Debilitated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debilitated. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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