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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
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Though minor gastrointestinal discomfort is the most common symptom of exposure, pathogens that may cause only minor sickness in some people may cause serious conditions or death in the very young, old, or those with weakened immune systems.
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Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
Treatment wiped out the cancer, but Lucy's weakened body had another ailment, one that stopped her from making stem cells, blood or platelets.
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Siafa Lewis,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Children, people older than 65 and those with weakened immune systems can develop severe infections.
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ABC News,
15 June 2026
Listeria can cause severe illness, especially for pregnant people, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
Rotavirus can also sicken older children and adults with weakened immune systems.
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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.
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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.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
27 May 2026
Simeon Gates,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Brexit’s tortuous complexity weakened governance and led to parliamentary deadlock.
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Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
25 June 2026
The yen has also weakened significantly against the dollar since the iPhone 17 launched, which may account for some of this.
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Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Volker also said Ukraine has gained an advantage in drone warfare and Russia's economy has weakened.
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Michel Martin,
NPR,
25 June 2026
The stock's discount reflects concerns that emerged following the post-Covid biotech downturn as clinical research demand weakened and biotech funding was constrained.
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Harvey Stober,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
All three of those protagonists have been weakened in their roles by what has gone on.
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Nasser Hussain,
New York Times,
23 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.
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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.
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Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Adjective
Listeria is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, or others with weakened immune systems.
—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Though minor gastrointestinal discomfort is the most common symptom of exposure, pathogens that may cause only minor sickness in some people may cause serious conditions or death in the very young, old, or those with weakened immune systems.
—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
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
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
The decision weakened the federal Voting Rights Act’s protections against racially discriminatory redistricting.
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Simeon Gates,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Brexit’s tortuous complexity weakened governance and led to parliamentary deadlock.
—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
25 June 2026
The yen has also weakened significantly against the dollar since the iPhone 17 launched, which may account for some of this.
—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Volker also said Ukraine has gained an advantage in drone warfare and Russia's economy has weakened.
—
Michel Martin,
NPR,
25 June 2026
The stock's discount reflects concerns that emerged following the post-Covid biotech downturn as clinical research demand weakened and biotech funding was constrained.
—
Harvey Stober,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
All three of those protagonists have been weakened in their roles by what has gone on.
—
Nasser Hussain,
New York Times,
23 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weakened
Adjective
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Even then, after days of heavy rain, polluted lagoon water lapped at the edges of the city.
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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.
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Depressed wages, a weak currency and hyperinflation have continued to make life difficult for ordinary Venezuelans, many of whom struggle to afford basic goods.
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There, the Sox scored on a weak, off-line throw from shallow left fielder José Caballero.
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
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Tree was recognizable for his bright fashion, mullet haircut with prominent bangs, thin mustache and encouraging outlook.
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The bedrooms are where the mood shifts just a bit—they’re still wrapped in wood, but are softened with velvet throws, patterned pillows, and bedding in shades of blue and green that nods to the surrounding forest and the lake.
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Sonko — now the influential speaker of parliament — has softened his anti-restructuring stance.
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By the time the Giants jumped to a 2-0 lead in Tuesday’s second inning over West Sacramento’s A’s, the protestors had faded from the plaza.
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Election betting was common until the 1940s, then mysteriously faded away.
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By the time Emmet Sheehan took the mound, the smell had diluted, and the sunshine broke through the haze.
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If less current is flowing, the system can reduce the flow so the product does not become too diluted.
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But dwarf galaxies are smaller and colder, with more dilute and slower-moving matter.
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Second, a dilute hydrochloric acid is used to dissolve the remaining lithium and the transition metals—nickel, cobalt, and manganese.
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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.
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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.
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“Weakened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weakened. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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