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as in fatigue
the quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor
the flu left me with such overwhelming weakness that I could hardly stand
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as in softness
the quality or state of lacking strength of will or character
in a moment of weakness he said yes to his daughter's request for a new toy
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as in fault
a defect in character
his one weakness is his cockeyed optimism about everything
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as in vulnerability
the quality or state of having little resistance to some outside agent
the devastating weakness of the immune system that is experienced by people with certain chronic conditions
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Recent Examples of weakness
Because OpenClaw can be linked up to personal email or financial accounts, weaknesses in the system could easily expose users’ sensitive data to hackers across the globe.
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Jared Perlo, NBC news, 8 Mar. 2026
But for now, any view that weakness in the labor market is going to be viewed negatively.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
The researchers also identified weaknesses in Opus.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026
None The Stars are deep, talented and have no obvious weaknesses.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
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Jared Perlo, NBC news, 8 Mar. 2026
But for now, any view that weakness in the labor market is going to be viewed negatively.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
The researchers also identified weaknesses in Opus.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026
None The Stars are deep, talented and have no obvious weaknesses.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weakness
Noun
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Your intensity works best when sustained by practical habits that reduce decision fatigue.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Nick Pivetta, the Padres’ presumptive opening-day starter, is being given extra rest between starts due to what is described as arm fatigue.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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The result is a little over a dozen of ultra-versatile staples—cool and edgy, with a subtle softness—that feel distinctly Agolde and Maria McManus at once.—
Libby Page,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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The iron frame is strong and won’t tip over on windy days, while the seat cushions are plush and provide support and softness.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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The defense is flawed, the government argued, because Song is not free from fault in prompting Gross’ use of force and the defense cannot show Gross’ pointing his gun at the fleeing person was objectively unreasonable under the circumstances.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 5,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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Restaurant operators acknowledged their own faults for lengthening the permit process, including by providing incorrect or incomplete information, according to the report.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has canceled various assessments to determine vulnerabilities to critical infrastructure.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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The group pummelled the bot with more than 1,000 prompts to bypass the safeguards and convince Claude they were allowed to test the system for vulnerabilities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Long work hours, overnight shifts, sleep disorders, and extended periods of driving can all contribute to exhaustion.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 2026
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Holding the mic light in his hand, barely touching it, like a delicate flower, trying to hide the exhaustion in his voice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Tua’s shortcomings Tagovailoa never possessed the frame, the arm, or the athleticism.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps Edwards is right that the exit had more to do with Liverpool’s strengths than with Wolves’ shortcomings.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Fool Proof™ Gardenia exhibits lower susceptibility to common diseases and displays impressive drought tolerance.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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What has changed is not human susceptibility but machine competence.—
Deb Roy,
The Atlantic,
15 Feb. 2026
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Signs of disease include warts on legs, crusty or swollen eyes, feebleness, a ruffled appearance, difficulty breathing, nasal discharge, and diarrhea.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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When hair endures damage from styling treatments, color, or heat, the hair’s keratin composition can be compromised, leading to feebleness and a greater risk of breakage.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Weakness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weakness. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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