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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
Heather tested the work Texas had done to fix those weaknesses — and the state passed.
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Vimal Kapur,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
There were clear weaknesses with the Croatian approach, who failed to adapt to the three-vs-four overload that England consistently had in the man-to-man battle.
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Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Target environments must be evaluated to identify weaknesses and ensure those weaknesses are being addressed.
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Steve Durbin,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
In 2021, Davis was diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy, a serious but temporary condition that causes sudden weakness in facial muscles.
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Dan Hyman,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for weakness
Vimal Kapur,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
There were clear weaknesses with the Croatian approach, who failed to adapt to the three-vs-four overload that England consistently had in the man-to-man battle.
—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Target environments must be evaluated to identify weaknesses and ensure those weaknesses are being addressed.
—
Steve Durbin,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
In 2021, Davis was diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy, a serious but temporary condition that causes sudden weakness in facial muscles.
—
Dan Hyman,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weakness
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But Zelenskyy’s decision to name a military unit after the UPA drew fury from Warsaw, which had already shown signs of war fatigue over the influx of refugees and economic drain of supporting Ukraine’s fight.
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Patients most often notice symptoms like swelling and fatigue, as Williams did.
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Mink Brazilian Mink Brazilian specializes in luxury virgin human hair extensions designed for long-lasting wear, softness, and a natural finish.
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It’s packed with nourishing shea and murumuru seed butters for all-day softness, and the sweet candy scent is just $11 just in time for summer.
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The devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela yesterday were most likely caused by a rupture in one of the country’s most active seismic zones — comprising the Boconó and San Sebastián faults, which extend along Venezuela’s northern coast — according to the USGS.
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The second quake produced nearly triple the shaking energy of the first, with the fault rupturing to the east for more than 100 miles, sending quake energy right into the international airport and La Guaira.
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In the absence of an official investigation, the incident last September has been magnified, and perhaps embellished, in the minds of veterans living on the campus, a community defined by the vulnerability of physical disability, substance use and trauma.
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Heat risk is some function of heat exposure, vulnerability, the ability to adapt to or manage the exposure, complacency, and misunderstanding of the new realities of climate change.
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The title Wowed Out comes from James’ own phrase for the sensory exhaustion brought on by modern life.
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The war-weariness in Sadeq’s words reflects the exhaustion felt throughout Lebanon, but especially among the Shiites who form a third of its 6 million residents.
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The Three Lions showed some defensive frailty in the first half against Croatia last time out, but the attack was downright terrifying in England’s 4-2 win.
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Research has also suggested that iAge, a clock which tracks chronic inflammation, can predict greater vulnerability to heart disease and frailty.
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Transformers’ great shortcoming, however, is their staggering computational cost.
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Harvard economist David Deming says any test is bound to reflect the shortcomings and disparities embedded in the American education system.
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Overwatering, especially in poor-draining soils, can lead to root rot, fungal infections, and increased susceptibility to pests.
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Strawberry Planters Strawberries require unique growing conditions due to their shallow roots, trailing growth, and susceptibility to pests and root rot.
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“Weakness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weakness. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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