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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2
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
Climate & Environment As climate hazards worsen, Trump moves to weaken FEMA and shift disaster response onto states
May 14, 2025
But the National Hurricane Center, which tracks and warns of hurricanes in the Atlantic, Pacific and Caribbean, has been spared.
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Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
Over-washing washable filters or cleaning attachments can weaken them.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
The White House has weakened the bonds of commerce through tariffs that threaten the economies of vital allies like Japan.
—Damien Cave, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Aim 2 will attempt to reinstate a suppression context during sleep to effectively weaken memories.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
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Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
Over-washing washable filters or cleaning attachments can weaken them.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
The White House has weakened the bonds of commerce through tariffs that threaten the economies of vital allies like Japan.
—Damien Cave, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Aim 2 will attempt to reinstate a suppression context during sleep to effectively weaken memories.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 30 May 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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Federal officials said one immigration agent was injured when a rock shattered his vehicle’s windshield, and the U.S. Marshals Service reported arrests for obstructing operations, according to the Times.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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Among those injured was an infant and a 14-year-old girl, according to Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov.—
Natalya Kushnir,
ABC News,
7 June 2025
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If tariffs are still unresolved by then, small business hiring may continue to sag.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Nintendo is counting on the Switch 2 to boost sagging sales.—
Ayaka Mcgill,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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As such, even devices that are safe themselves can be infected by downloading apps from unofficial marketplaces — just as with Android smartphones.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The presence of the virus this month in samples indicates an additional person may be infected with the highly contagious illness, according to a news release.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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This designation is granted to medical devices that have the potential to provide improved treatment for debilitating or life-threatening conditions.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
2 June 2025
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The stone breaks into sharp particles that, when airborne, can become trapped in lung tissue and cause a debilitating, sometimes fatal condition.—
Taylor Sisk,
CNN Money,
26 May 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 14 Jun. 2025.
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