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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
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.
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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
Growers maintain collective bargaining power when shopping for a per-ton price, but with only one processor with which to negotiate, that power weakens.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Aaron, 10, and Owen, 6, both live with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a rare, progressive disease that weakens muscles over time.
—Andy Smith, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
Privacy advocates argue that any ambiguity around storage or deletion timelines weakens public confidence.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
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
Growers maintain collective bargaining power when shopping for a per-ton price, but with only one processor with which to negotiate, that power weakens.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Aaron, 10, and Owen, 6, both live with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a rare, progressive disease that weakens muscles over time.
—Andy Smith, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
Privacy advocates argue that any ambiguity around storage or deletion timelines weakens public confidence.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weakens
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Bullnose's curved profile softens hard, linear edges often found in brickwork and concrete.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
4 Mar. 2026
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The serum in the mascara-like application gently softens and styles fly-aways in a pinch.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
4 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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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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The judge said one district dilutes the votes of Blacks and Latinos.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
21 Jan. 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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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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Listeria infects about 1,600 people each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Legal Aid Society, which analyzed city data and released its findings Monday, said the ramifications of police misconduct will continue to be a problem because the NYPD too often fails to discipline officers and supervisors — especially if the allegations don’t make headlines.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2026
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However, this fails to solve the paradoxical issue of adequately collecting data on children and users while also not infringing on users’ privacy rights.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
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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Civic life thins out because exhaustion replaces engagement.—
Christopher Bellingham,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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No frills, no fancy claims to fame; the Jet Set features the brand’s signature logo-print canvas, a clean and classic silhouette, and luxe gold hardware that goes with everything.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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December 22 – January 19 Confidence goes hand-in-hand with commitment right now.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Weakens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weakens. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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