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as in thinned
containing foreign or lower-grade substances
the pharmacist, motivated by pure greed, would pass off the weakened drugs to unsuspecting customers, some of whom had life-threatening illnesses
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2
as in weak
lacking bodily strength
left weakened by a prolonged illness
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3
as in soft
lacking strength of will or character
the nation's people, weakened by years of tyranny, tended to automatically obey anyone with an authoritative manner
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as in thin
not containing very much of some important element
some experts recommend that runners drink a weakened mixture of juice and water
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as in softened
to diminish the physical strength of
weeks of hardship in the desert had greatly weakened them
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as in faded
to lose bodily strength or vigor
the bodybuilder weakened once she eased off on her workouts
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as in diluted
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 weakened
Siafa Lewis, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Children, people older than 65 and those with weakened immune systems can develop severe infections.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Listeria can cause severe illness, especially for pregnant people, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
While most healthy people can recover in four to seven days without treatment, some vulnerable people, such as children under 5, adults 65 and older and those with weakened immune systems, may experience more severe illness that requires medical treatment or hospitalization.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Rotavirus can also sicken older children and adults with weakened immune systems.
—Hali Smith
june 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 June 2026
After a heart attack or other cardiovascular insult, hearts can’t regenerate weakened muscles, leaving them less able to pump blood throughout the body.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 27 May 2026
Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 18 June 2026
The study finds that auto-renewal generated higher revenue in the medium term, but the advantage weakened as the subscriber count and engagement picture deteriorated.
—Hec Paris Insights, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The National Hurricane Center previously said the system weakened after briefly being classified as Tropical Storm Arthur, but said its moisture continues to spread heavy rain across parts of the Southeast.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Only about 200 of the weakened, sick POWs survived, and the exact location of the wreck was lost to the deep.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
The National Hurricane Center said yesterday that the storm formed off Texas yesterday morning but later in the day weakened to a low pressure area.
—David Hickey, NBC news, 18 June 2026
Or will they instead be weakened or removed to clear the path for tools that everyone is already using?
—Benjamin Mazer, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026
Legislation that would curb investor home purchases, although weakened from its original form, is pending before Congress.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 16 June 2026
Over the course of two summers, the Kings weakened the fulcrum of their roster by losing Matt Roy and Vladislav Gavrikov in free agency, then exacerbating matters by casting off Jordan Spence for a modest return.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 9 June 2026
Adjective
Treatment wiped out the cancer, but Lucy's weakened body had another ailment, one that stopped her from making stem cells, blood or platelets.
—Siafa Lewis, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Children, people older than 65 and those with weakened immune systems can develop severe infections.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Listeria can cause severe illness, especially for pregnant people, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
While most healthy people can recover in four to seven days without treatment, some vulnerable people, such as children under 5, adults 65 and older and those with weakened immune systems, may experience more severe illness that requires medical treatment or hospitalization.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Rotavirus can also sicken older children and adults with weakened immune systems.
—Hali Smith
june 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 June 2026
After a heart attack or other cardiovascular insult, hearts can’t regenerate weakened muscles, leaving them less able to pump blood throughout the body.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 27 May 2026
Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Verb
At the same time, his ability in recent months to command functioning majorities in the Senate and House of Representatives has weakened considerably.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 18 June 2026
The study finds that auto-renewal generated higher revenue in the medium term, but the advantage weakened as the subscriber count and engagement picture deteriorated.
—Hec Paris Insights, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The National Hurricane Center previously said the system weakened after briefly being classified as Tropical Storm Arthur, but said its moisture continues to spread heavy rain across parts of the Southeast.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Only about 200 of the weakened, sick POWs survived, and the exact location of the wreck was lost to the deep.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
The National Hurricane Center said yesterday that the storm formed off Texas yesterday morning but later in the day weakened to a low pressure area.
—David Hickey, NBC news, 18 June 2026
Or will they instead be weakened or removed to clear the path for tools that everyone is already using?
—Benjamin Mazer, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026
Legislation that would curb investor home purchases, although weakened from its original form, is pending before Congress.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 16 June 2026
Over the course of two summers, the Kings weakened the fulcrum of their roster by losing Matt Roy and Vladislav Gavrikov in free agency, then exacerbating matters by casting off Jordan Spence for a modest return.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weakened
Adjective
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There, Marlon must cross the polluted waters of the festering Guanabara Bay in search of a former commander turned messianic cult leader to stop the spread of their paramilitary group.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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Although everyone breathes polluted air, children, elderly, and historically disadvantaged communities are hurt the most.—
Chris Hartmann,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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But his father contracted pneumonia in 2011, and after two decades in prison, his body was too weak to fight it.—
Yumi Asada,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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That gap is where signal blindness, misalignment, bottlenecks, execution delays and weak learning loops quietly convert external change into our fragilities.—
Christopher Washington,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Specifically saying these white, thin, traditionally feminine bodies are not just aspirational but symbols of morality, tradition, purity.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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This game isn't in Las Vegas, this is in Sacramento, so the thin air that carried the ball out of the park the past few days is not a factor.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Fire up the grill, toast the buns and lean into indulgence with meaty beef patties layered beneath smoky bacon, oozing cheese and sweet onions softened to a slippery tangle.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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However, following the Investment Research Review in 2023 by Rachel Kent, a partner at the law firm Hogan Lovells, the Financial Conduct Authority has softened the rules — allowing asset managers to bundle some payments for research and trade execution once more.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Back on the field in Casablanca, the politics, war and debate faded away, leaving only a group of teenagers chasing a ball.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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That faded almost immediately, though the headache lingered half the day.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Verb
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And given the vast, existing economic heft of this year’s hosts — the US, Canada, and Mexico together represent about 30% of global GDP — any effect will be diluted further.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
11 June 2026
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This depends on many different factors, including the type of bean, grind size, time spent brewing, and how the coffee is prepared or diluted.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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But dwarf galaxies are smaller and colder, with more dilute and slower-moving matter.—
Paul M. Sutter,
Scientific American,
6 May 2026
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Second, a dilute hydrochloric acid is used to dissolve the remaining lithium and the transition metals—nickel, cobalt, and manganese.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Jolted by a feeble office market, a growing number of developers are considering ways to convert their office properties to other uses, such as housing projects.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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Enervated cuteness and tryhard sincerity define a whole new wave of musicians, from Pittsburgh rockers feeble little horse to cringe-pop upcycler Worldpeace DMT to SoundCloud producer MASSI, whose songs spill with the tiny adorable detail of a toy train set.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
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“Weakened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weakened. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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