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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
Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
The illness can be dangerous or life-threatening, particularly to older adults, those with weakened immune systems and pregnant women.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Traffic pressure collapses the weakened pavement, forming a pothole.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Feb. 2026
The primary concern is costs, according to Bloomberg, along with weakened demand in China.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
This includes people with weakened immune systems, children younger than 5 years old and adults 65 or older.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 3 Feb. 2026
During these years, some vaccines used an inactive virus, which was not as effective as the current vaccine, which is a live, attenuated (weakened) type.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Young children and people with weakened immune systems can spread the virus for more than seven days, sometimes extending to two weeks or longer.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Most healthy people recover without treatment, but severe illness can occur in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Feb. 2026
Crews have been deployed to spray disinfectant on vehicles entering the exclusion zone to avoid any possible transfer of the highly-contagious viral disease that induces fever and blister-like sores in the mouth, drastically reduces milk production and leaves animals weakened.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
While speculation has focused on the possibility of two Republicans advancing, the more likely scenario is that only one GOP candidate reaches November — and does so weakened.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 24 Feb. 2026
The re-emergence of his former chief military commander and the separate news of a massive corruption scandal implicating close associates have further weakened Zelenskyy’s standing at home.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
Under Oseguera’s leadership, the Jalisco cartel vastly expanded its reach in Mexico, especially after the downfall of El Chapo, which weakened the once-dominant Sinaloa cartel.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
The Republican Party, as an institution, weakened over time, until it could be hijacked by an aspiring dictator.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 23 Feb. 2026
Friday's Supreme Court decision, in theory, has now weakened his hand, Pak says.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Feb. 2026
The Mutawa, as the religious police are known, had their powers significantly weakened in 2016.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Infants and children under 5 years old, pregnant women and people with weakened immune symptoms are most at risk for complications from measles.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
The illness can be dangerous or life-threatening, particularly to older adults, those with weakened immune systems and pregnant women.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Traffic pressure collapses the weakened pavement, forming a pothole.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Feb. 2026
The primary concern is costs, according to Bloomberg, along with weakened demand in China.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
This includes people with weakened immune systems, children younger than 5 years old and adults 65 or older.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 3 Feb. 2026
During these years, some vaccines used an inactive virus, which was not as effective as the current vaccine, which is a live, attenuated (weakened) type.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Young children and people with weakened immune systems can spread the virus for more than seven days, sometimes extending to two weeks or longer.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Most healthy people recover without treatment, but severe illness can occur in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
The formula pairs shea butter and argan oil for deep moisture with a blend of hydrolyzed collagen, oat protein, and sweet almond protein to help reinforce dry, weakened hair.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Feb. 2026
Crews have been deployed to spray disinfectant on vehicles entering the exclusion zone to avoid any possible transfer of the highly-contagious viral disease that induces fever and blister-like sores in the mouth, drastically reduces milk production and leaves animals weakened.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
While speculation has focused on the possibility of two Republicans advancing, the more likely scenario is that only one GOP candidate reaches November — and does so weakened.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 24 Feb. 2026
The re-emergence of his former chief military commander and the separate news of a massive corruption scandal implicating close associates have further weakened Zelenskyy’s standing at home.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
Under Oseguera’s leadership, the Jalisco cartel vastly expanded its reach in Mexico, especially after the downfall of El Chapo, which weakened the once-dominant Sinaloa cartel.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
The Republican Party, as an institution, weakened over time, until it could be hijacked by an aspiring dictator.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 23 Feb. 2026
Friday's Supreme Court decision, in theory, has now weakened his hand, Pak says.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Feb. 2026
The Mutawa, as the religious police are known, had their powers significantly weakened in 2016.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weakened
Adjective
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Taking new measurements, the researchers saw that as fluid gushed between cells, creating indentations in their cell membranes, bubbles mostly bulged into weaker cells.—
Clare Watson,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Feb. 2026
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Trump suggested in the aftermath of that raid that military action in Cuba might not be necessary because the island’s economy was weak enough — particularly in the absence of oil shipments from Venezuela that stopped after Maduro was taken into custody — to soon collapse on its own.—
Will Weissert,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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Tailoring is softened, silhouettes are relaxed, and materials are chosen as much for their feel and performance as for their appearance.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2026
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Wrap the garlic in foil and bake until the cloves are softened and slightly golden, about 30 minutes.—
Eric Wareheim,
Saveur,
26 Feb. 2026
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For three decades, the hum of the table saw and the smell of machine oil faded from American high schools.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Gingrich was eventually driven from the speakership; Buchanan left the Republican Party to run under the Reform Party, and then faded from public life.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Then give it a monthly shot of liquid houseplant fertilizer, diluted to half strength, to replenish the nutrients after the flower show.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Feb. 2026
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For nails and hair On the hair, rosehip oil can be applied to the ends, preferably diluted with a carrier oil like argon oil, to add shine and help control frizz.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Their waterways are polluted and undrinkable, yet citizens still wash their clothes and utensils in them.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The neighborhoods closest to the data center are already some of the most polluted in Denver, the organizers noted.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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When approached, such a goose might have made a feeble attempt to escape.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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His inability to recognize the oxymoron makes Cole’s introspection on this topic feel less like a genuine reckoning and more like a feeble attempt at bleaching out the darkest stains of his career.—
Benny Sun,
Pitchfork,
10 Feb. 2026
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Expanding its computing lineup, HONOR will unveil the MagicPad4 tablet and MagicBook Pro 14 laptop, both built to demonstrate how AI-powered features can boost productivity while retaining ultra-thin designs.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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Lopez accessorized with a thin belt, boots, and a black handbag, as well as some gold hoops.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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By fiscal year 2029-30, the district would have exhausted all of its reserve funding, the forecast states.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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The statute also requires that the Pentagon have exhausted any alternative, less intrusive courses of action to mitigate the risk prior to making the supply chain risk finding.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Weakened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weakened. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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