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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
The war diminished Iran’s deterrence capability and exposed the regime’s weakness.
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Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
But even here, her sincerity overcomes her weakness for sentimental flourishes, including Amine Bouhafa’s treacly score.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The weakness comes after bitcoin prices hit a record high of around $126,000 last October.
—Jill Schneider, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
But the weakness of big chains may be an opportunity for mom-and-pops, said PMQ Pizza.
—Joel Mathis, TheWeek, 9 Jan. 2026
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Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
But even here, her sincerity overcomes her weakness for sentimental flourishes, including Amine Bouhafa’s treacly score.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The weakness comes after bitcoin prices hit a record high of around $126,000 last October.
—Jill Schneider, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
But the weakness of big chains may be an opportunity for mom-and-pops, said PMQ Pizza.
—Joel Mathis, TheWeek, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weakness
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But Vanderbilt, as attention, pressure and fatigue rise on a pursuit no one outside its camp expected, is essentially two teams with two games left in the 2025 regular season.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Despite widespread fatigue over tipping prompts, Americans still tend to be generous when dining out at restaurants.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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These formulas are designed to replenish the water lost during cleansing, restoring comfort and softness immediately after washing.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2026
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This almost-white hue carries cool and warm undertones, giving it depth and softness.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
5 Jan. 2026
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In the past, American capitalism, despite its many faults, had managed to develop a safety net that compensated a little for its exploitations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Jones added that there are hundreds of faults in Southern California.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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This move highlights vulnerabilities in the technology supply chain, affecting automakers like Honda, which halted production at a Mexican factory.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Her son's vulnerability precipitated some of those words.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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There are no speakers in the songs of MJ Lenderman other than MJ Lenderman, whose diffidence and exhaustion are in all-too-perfect lockstep with the psychic frustrations of his listeners.—
Armin Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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This round of protests feels different from prior ones because of a sense of frustration and exhaustion among people in Iran, said Dina Esfandiary, Middle East lead for Bloomberg Economics.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Not only because of what happened the last time Green Bay played in Chicago, as another trip there looms this week, but also because of what has happened in recent Packers playoff appearances and the chronic shortcomings plaguing special teams in Green Bay.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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When evaluating the defensive shortcomings from this past season, Schottenheimer has pointed at the lack of takeaways multiple times.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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That's likely because, when the balance of gut bacteria is disturbed, immune regulation may falter, increasing inflammation and susceptibility to autoimmune reactions.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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While striped skunk is edible, Coalition Brewing warns against its strong odor, scavenger diet and susceptibility to parasites.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Oct. 2025
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That, plus the lack of talent and cap space thanks to the sins of the Deshaun Watson contract, for which general manager Andrew Berry was somehow spared, makes life difficult for whatever quarterback(s) start for the Browns in 2026.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Yet what elevates the show is its focus on gender relations and atoning for the sins of the past, adding layers of depth beyond its lurid plotting and somewhat ridiculousness.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Weakness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weakness. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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