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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
Adams was not just a figure in the news, but a man of merits and flaws, with a weakness for Diet Coke and a love of history.
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Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 26 Jan. 2026
While some output may be permanently lost, economists expect much of the weakness to be offset by stronger activity later in the year, particularly in the second quarter, which runs from April through June.
—Helen Graham, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
What links them all is the weakness of Nigeria’s security architecture and administrative systems.
—Obi Anyadike, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Deutsche Bank, meanwhile, in its early take on the report predicted some weakness in shares too.
—Sean Conlon,pia Singh, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
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Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 26 Jan. 2026
While some output may be permanently lost, economists expect much of the weakness to be offset by stronger activity later in the year, particularly in the second quarter, which runs from April through June.
—Helen Graham, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
What links them all is the weakness of Nigeria’s security architecture and administrative systems.
—Obi Anyadike, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Deutsche Bank, meanwhile, in its early take on the report predicted some weakness in shares too.
—Sean Conlon,pia Singh, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weakness
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The most common symptoms of colorectal cancer include persistent changes in bowel habits, unfinished bowel habits, rectal bleeding or blood in stool, abdominal pain or discomfort, unexplained weight loss and fatigue.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Positive research on hydrogen water is in animals, while human studies showing a beneficial impact on oxidative stress, athletic recovery and reduced fatigue have been extremely small — 10 to 50 people.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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As its name suggests, the body care pick is formulated to deeply moisturize your skin for all-day softness.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
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By identifying the tension between strength and femininity, Murad crafted a collection that merged structure with softness.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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In the shop, Mu Hee asks why Uncle and Aunt hate her so much despite it not being her fault.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Williams teams up with Trevor Slattery (Kingsley), an actor (and former terrorist, although that part wasn’t his fault) trying to make a comeback but who has an agenda of his own.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
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Yet businesses operating inside these walled gardens must accept a degree of strategic vulnerability.—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Muro emphasized that these women's vulnerability reflects their job functions, not their competency as workers.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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That exhaustion after meetings that drain rather than energize you.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Managing the logistics of displacement is further complicated by endless paperwork, insurance claims, Federal Emergency Management Agency forms and the exhaustion of grief.—
Tara Anne Dalbow,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Painfully aware of his shortcomings, Wallace would have been horrified by his own subsequent beatification.—
Hermione Hoby,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Hollyland says the Lyra directly addresses these shortcomings with three major technological breakthroughs that set a new benchmark for high-performance webcams at a sensible price point.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Habit Of Self-Doubt While thin skin may indicate a susceptibility to external feedback, relentless self-doubt indicates a susceptibility to internal evaluation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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Just pausing can reduce susceptibility to misinformation.—
JT Torres,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 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,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Weakness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weakness. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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