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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
But the weakening of that regime weakens the proxies as well.
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CBS News, 10 May 2026
Jeff Marks, director of portfolio analysis for the Club, said the report weakens the case for near-term Federal Reserve rate cuts because the labor market remains stable.
—Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Long-term moisture exposure weakens wood, drywall and subflooring over time — and mold often grows alongside that damage.
—Ryan Brennan
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
And that in turn weakens Arne Slot’s position as head coach, because the Dutchman was a Hughes appointment.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 8 May 2026
When your immune system weakens with age, due to stress, or from illness, the virus can reactivate, leading to a case of shingles.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 7 May 2026
And over time, the workforce pipeline that sustains one of New York’s most important industries weakens.
—Lola W. Brabham, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
That inconsistency weakens the institution, erodes public trust, and leaves voters increasingly frustrated with both parties.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The anti-diversity law weakens community expression.
—Jon Harris Maurer, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
CBS News, 10 May 2026
Jeff Marks, director of portfolio analysis for the Club, said the report weakens the case for near-term Federal Reserve rate cuts because the labor market remains stable.
—Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Long-term moisture exposure weakens wood, drywall and subflooring over time — and mold often grows alongside that damage.
—Ryan Brennan
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
And that in turn weakens Arne Slot’s position as head coach, because the Dutchman was a Hughes appointment.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 8 May 2026
When your immune system weakens with age, due to stress, or from illness, the virus can reactivate, leading to a case of shingles.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 7 May 2026
And over time, the workforce pipeline that sustains one of New York’s most important industries weakens.
—Lola W. Brabham, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
That inconsistency weakens the institution, erodes public trust, and leaves voters increasingly frustrated with both parties.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The anti-diversity law weakens community expression.
—Jon Harris Maurer, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weakens
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The famous voice occasionally softens into a murmur.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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The chart has improved, ETF inflows have returned, and the macro backdrop is starting to accommodate as the dollar softens and markets respond to easing geopolitical stress.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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After the rogue’s gallery is introduced early on, nearly everyone except for Tim, Elliot, and Rebecca fades into the background, although delightfully, Emma Thompson nails her brief comedic role as a brusque solicitor handling George’s last will and testament.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
8 May 2026
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This weekend, the moon fades toward last quarter, opening up darker skies with each passing night.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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The complaint also claims that the image deceives customers into thinking Lipa has endorsed the product and dilutes her brand identity.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Civil rights activists and Democratic lawmakers have said the redistricting dilutes the voting power of Black voters, harkening back to the south's history before the movement for civil rights.—
Larry Kaplow,
NPR,
9 May 2026
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The roof flakes, the porch sags.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 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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The former is caused by bacteria that infects the protective lining of the brain and spinal cord, which can lead to inflammation.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Mumps infects the salivary glands below the ears.—
Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2026
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This backward-looking approach fails entirely against novel attack vectors like synthetic identity creation and deepfake social engineering.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Statistically, the first launch from a private company almost always fails.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
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In a traditional Japanese handle, a wa-style handle, the tang thins out into a strip of metal that’s completely buried in a cylindrical or octagonal wood handle.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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Steam thins mucus and eases congestion, per the same PMC/NIH trial.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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As the story goes, this particular treasure hunter spent several days in those harsh conditions, carefully following a pre-determined grid pattern to ensure every square foot of the desertscape was scanned.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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The place was an ultra-slick design temple conceived by Ian Schrager and Philippe Starck, and its high-wattage shellac invited a sort of anything-goes naughtiness.—
Nick Remsen,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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“Weakens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weakens. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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