as in weak
lacking bodily strength
feeble members of the congregation are not expected to stand or kneel during services
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as in weakness
the quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor
the patient felt a lingering feebleness in the weeks following her heart surgery
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Recent Examples of feeble
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
Sure, Harris is right that presidential campaigns are grueling and a feeble, elderly man was not up to the task.
—Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 28 Sep. 2025
Without electrification, Simpliciano said, renewable targets run the risk of being feeble and ineffective, with brands potentially turning to biomass and other problematic substitutions as stopgap measures.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
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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
Sure, Harris is right that presidential campaigns are grueling and a feeble, elderly man was not up to the task.
—Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 28 Sep. 2025
Without electrification, Simpliciano said, renewable targets run the risk of being feeble and ineffective, with brands potentially turning to biomass and other problematic substitutions as stopgap measures.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feeble
Adjective
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Relief on that levy—which stacks on top of Liberation Day tariffs—could be a boon for the Asian nation at a time when domestic demand is weak.—
Bloomberg,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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There, interactions between streams of liquid iron generate a magnetic field one quintillion times more powerful than that of an ordinary lab magnet (but thousands of times weaker than the Sun’s).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Los Angeles' bullpen is the team's biggest weakness, and Snell is helping to cover it up by giving the Dodgers longer starts.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, CMT causes a range of sensory and motor symptoms, including numbness, tingling, pain, muscle weakness and atrophy — deterioration in cells, tissues, and organs.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While the power opportunities are bright, the current earnings reports are much more dour as the oil sector slogs along with weakened activity.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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However, Bon Jovi found a surgeon who performed a medialization thyroplasty surgery, a cutting-edge procedure in which an implant was placed on the outside of his vocal cord to rebuild the weakened cord.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As my exhaustion broke the spell of curiosity, the narrative appealed to me.—
Jim Beaugez,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Is that your way of expressing the anger and exhaustion that so many people feel in the country right now?—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The risk is highest for young children, frail or elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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In August, Ben-Gvir released a video of himself berating a visibly frail Barghouti in his cell.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Researchers highlighted the current challenges for OCTOID, including slow thermal response and potential fatigue of CLCEs, and the weight of nichrome wires limiting flexibility.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
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Hoka Women’s Transport Shoes This cushy shoe is designed with a rocker bottom that pushes you into your next step, putting off foot fatigue for longer.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Feeble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeble. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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