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as in softens
to diminish the physical strength of
weeks of hardship in the desert had greatly weakened them
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as in fades
to lose bodily strength or vigor
the bodybuilder weakened once she eased off on her workouts
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as in dilutes
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 weakens
And if the economy deteriorates and the labor market materially weakens at the same time?
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Allie Canal, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
Without this supply from the updraft, the storm weakens and dissipates.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
And when immunity weakens, the consequences come quickly and are severe.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2026
That means the batteries can keep the power on during prolonged severe weather events, peak summer demand, or just a particularly cloudy week that weakens solar power.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
First, the skull weakens and distorts sound waves.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Judgment weakens when it is rarely exercised.
—Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
That further weakens the argument for delaying withdrawals as long as possible.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Analysts and opponents of HB 1302 say eliminating the system further weakens protections for high school workers in Indiana.
—Kaitlin Lange, IndyStar, 27 Feb. 2026
Allie Canal, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
Without this supply from the updraft, the storm weakens and dissipates.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
And when immunity weakens, the consequences come quickly and are severe.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2026
That means the batteries can keep the power on during prolonged severe weather events, peak summer demand, or just a particularly cloudy week that weakens solar power.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
First, the skull weakens and distorts sound waves.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Judgment weakens when it is rarely exercised.
—Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
That further weakens the argument for delaying withdrawals as long as possible.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Analysts and opponents of HB 1302 say eliminating the system further weakens protections for high school workers in Indiana.
—Kaitlin Lange, IndyStar, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weakens
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By night, the scene softens with storm lanterns lit by hotel staff, who also patrol the premises.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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The same goes for Linda, who softens at the recognition of her daughter's humanity, which is all too easy to overlook in times of crisis.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Mar. 2026
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As Henry’s memory fades, Caroline must navigate the unimaginable journey of losing her lifelong partner while finding strength in a new friendship.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2026
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Miami outscored Brooklyn 33-23 in the final period, the kind of quarter where the floor opens up, rotations soften and playmaking becomes easier as competitiveness fades down the stretch.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
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While most vegetables contain 80 to 90 percent water, overwatering adds too much moisture and dilutes the flavor of the harvest.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
4 Mar. 2026
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Emma Basch, PsyD, a clinical psychologist, agrees, expressing concern that tying self-care to allowance dilutes the concept and does not help kids internalize that caring for themselves is not a job they will ever be paid for, but a way of showing themselves respect and care.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
7 Feb. 2026
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Their constant companion in the campaign is the Amazona 180 bag that made its debut on the Loewe runway last October, a slouchy, one-handle style that sags open when left unzipped.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Unlike your average and typical pillow that sags over time, this one has hotel-like appeal because of its precise border for a structured, refined look.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
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Mumps infects the salivary glands below the ears.—
Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2026
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For me, boredom is a destabilizing state that infects the very experiences that make life meaningful.—
Daniel Smith,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Nuggets’ season will go up in smoke if Gordon fails to provide an edge, toughness, defense and slow-heartbeat 3-pointers.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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If the software fails, there is nothing for a passenger to grab.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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When that experience fades, meaning thins out.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
2 Mar. 2026
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Cut overgrown stems back to a branch or stem rather than shearing the shrub, which thins out the interior.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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The experience stands out, either because of some exceptional food items or an aspect of hospitality that goes above and beyond.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Since speed dating only made Taylor more nervous, Jessi goes ahead and hires the dating coach who organized the speed-dating event to give Taylor some one-on-one tutelage.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Weakens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weakens. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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