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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
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
The weakened plants are more susceptible to insects and disease pests.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
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.
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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
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Internal fractures, economic decline and public frustration have weakened the movement and opened a new chapter of uncertainty.
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Armando Regil Velasco,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
The Supreme Court's conservative majority also weakened a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, setting off a redistricting scramble in some Southern states just as primary season got underway.
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Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Since then, Rodríguez has governed as acting president while attempting to stabilize a deeply fractured country grappling with economic collapse, weakened institutions and persistent security threats.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
America dramatically weakened one of the world’s most dangerous and unpredictable regimes and secured a decisive victory.
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Shaun McCutcheon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
The Supreme Court severely weakened Humphrey’s six years ago.
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Laurent Belsie,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 June 2026
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
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
Adjective
And while Creger still thought the bill was positive, she was disappointed to see the weakened language around adding lanes to highways.
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Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
The weakened plants are more susceptible to insects and disease pests.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
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
Verb
Yet finance, policy certainty and infrastructure weakened for the first time in more than a decade.
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Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Internal fractures, economic decline and public frustration have weakened the movement and opened a new chapter of uncertainty.
—
Armando Regil Velasco,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
The Supreme Court's conservative majority also weakened a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, setting off a redistricting scramble in some Southern states just as primary season got underway.
—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Since then, Rodríguez has governed as acting president while attempting to stabilize a deeply fractured country grappling with economic collapse, weakened institutions and persistent security threats.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
America dramatically weakened one of the world’s most dangerous and unpredictable regimes and secured a decisive victory.
—
Shaun McCutcheon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
The Supreme Court severely weakened Humphrey’s six years ago.
—
Laurent Belsie,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 June 2026
The decision weakened the federal Voting Rights Act’s protections against racially discriminatory redistricting.
—
Simeon Gates,
ABC News,
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weakened
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If one neighborhood is highly polluted but nearby communities aren’t, county-level averages would show an overall low level of pollution – even though the more detailed information would reveal a major problem to be addressed in one particular area.
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Her inner light reminds him of the stars he’s seen with his own eyes, above the polluted atmosphere of Earth.
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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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The federal lawsuit, filed in September of 2024, alleged that the 2022 DeSoto County electoral map diluted Black voting power in county office elections.
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In conversations about culture, creativity and innovation, Black American contributions are often celebrated while simultaneously being misunderstood, diluted or folded into broader categories that fail to acknowledge their distinct roots.
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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.
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.
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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 1 Jul. 2026.
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