1
as in to soften
to diminish the physical strength of
weeks of hardship in the desert had greatly weakened them
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as in to fade
to lose bodily strength or vigor
the bodybuilder weakened once she eased off on her workouts
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as in to dilute
to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances
weakened the juice with too much water
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Recent Examples of weaken
United Airlines weakened more than 2% while Delta Air Lines and American Airlines each declined more than 3%.
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Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 13 June 2025
But with these de-escalations occurring, rates are likely to go on a downward slope if demand for carrier space weakens.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 12 June 2025
Related article The world’s second-largest gold storage suddenly has very long lines to withdraw bars
As bonds have been volatile and the dollar has weakened amid tariff turmoil, weird investments like silver and platinum have emerged as a way to hedge against the tremendous uncertainty.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
Following the Opera War, the old guard is weakened.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 12 June 2025
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Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 13 June 2025
But with these de-escalations occurring, rates are likely to go on a downward slope if demand for carrier space weakens.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 12 June 2025
Related article The world’s second-largest gold storage suddenly has very long lines to withdraw bars
As bonds have been volatile and the dollar has weakened amid tariff turmoil, weird investments like silver and platinum have emerged as a way to hedge against the tremendous uncertainty.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
Following the Opera War, the old guard is weakened.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weaken
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The experience of caring for another living creature has been found to soften inmates’ anger, allowing some to experience warmth and affection for the first time in their lives.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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In European competition, Postecoglou softened his principles and played functional football.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Despite the metaverse hype having faded, Infinite Reality shows that investor belief in immersive environments remains, especially when linked to creator infrastructure or enterprise applications. 4.—
Elena Volotovskaya,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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When McBride isn’t answering the director’s questions and when Joynt is able to fade into the background, the documentary, which asserts little visual style other than fly-on-the-wall presence, is able to witness moments that showcase the unguarded McBride.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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The process starts with extracting CBD from the plant, which is then diluted with coconut oil or hemp seed.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2025
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Similarly, the 34-game Major League Soccer schedule, plus numerous other matches played by many MLS standouts during the season, can dilute the quality of play by asking too much of players.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2025
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Miguel Tapia Velázquez was critically injured in a shooting early Saturday morning in Fort Worth, according to police.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2025
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Since the moment Ben got injured in 2019, our chances of being a true Super Bowl contender have been low.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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The different firmness levels ensure that the mattress will never sag, regardless of the sleeper’s body type.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
13 June 2025
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Revising the menu and starting to bake some pastries fresh in store is all a part of the CEO’s plan to expand into the wellness sector and reverse sagging sales.—
Morgan Severson,
CNN Money,
11 June 2025
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Diabolical medical experiments were carried out without anesthesia, deliberately infecting victims with diseases, subjecting them to freezing temperatures, disfiguring operations and worse.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
15 June 2025
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Just as all life forms need water to thrive, so do the fungi, viruses and bacteria lying in wait to infect plants.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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But this invasive mosquito species is quite efficient at transmitting a variety of debilitating diseases to humans, such as dengue, chikugunya, Zika virus, and malaria, just to name a few.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The Trump administration has expressed interest in exploring psychedelics for their potential in treating PTSD and other debilitating mental health issues, various officials have shared.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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La Perla has failed to relaunch in recent years and after German businessman Lars Windhorst’s private equity firm Tennor, then known as Sapinda, took over the company in 2018.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
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Leaders would be wise to not make overly risky decisions that will fail during an inevitable pull back in btc price.—
Alexander S. Blume,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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“Weaken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weaken. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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