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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
What's your biggest weakness as a player?
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Feb. 2026
Truist upgrades Shopify to buy from hold Truist says investors should buy the weakness.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
In the northeast, insurgent groups exploit institutional weaknesses and economic vulnerability.
—Yusuf Tuggar, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The Patriots’ Super Bowl LX loss to the Seahawks showed that offensive line is still the Patriots’ biggest weakness, but there’s hope for the future that players like Will Campbell and Jared Wilson can improve with age and experience.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Feb. 2026
Truist upgrades Shopify to buy from hold Truist says investors should buy the weakness.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
In the northeast, insurgent groups exploit institutional weaknesses and economic vulnerability.
—Yusuf Tuggar, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The Patriots’ Super Bowl LX loss to the Seahawks showed that offensive line is still the Patriots’ biggest weakness, but there’s hope for the future that players like Will Campbell and Jared Wilson can improve with age and experience.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weakness
Noun
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Both modules will link through final durability assessments using vibration fatigue methods.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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Chronic shortages force officers into unsafe conditions, increase fatigue, and lead to mistakes that put everyone at risk.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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The polyethylene material is designed to increase tear resistance and longevity while maintaining softness and flexibility.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Feb. 2026
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One key metric for mattress quality is SAG, which shows the ratio between initial softness and deeper supporting force.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
20 Feb. 2026
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Part of the fault for the spinal injury lay with Tipping, who chose not to wear safety headgear before taking part in the training, McGuire argued.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Sam and his fellow pilot were partially blamed for the crash in litigation filed by the families of the passengers against the airlines, the FAA and the Army, though the NTSB has not found the plane crew to be at fault.—
Emma Hurt,
AJC.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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Unions view this hesitation as a critical vulnerability that could affect his viability in presidential primary contests where labor organizing remains essential to campaign success.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Fear of vulnerability Trusting someone with your heart is inherently risky.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
19 Feb. 2026
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Combining heavy amounts of alcohol on top of exhaustion and a lack of food, Sullivan blacked out.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
16 Feb. 2026
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In Worcester, which lay more than 40 miles from the Charlestown line, a parched and dusty rider arrived at the square in front of the church, where his horse collapsed in exhaustion.—
Kostya Kennedy,
Time,
16 Feb. 2026
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Jagged shards of memory shown in flashbacks suggest Laura’s fear and vulnerability as a young girl (played by the filmmakers’ daughter Eliz Mundruczó), alongside indications of narcissistic, at times violent Ivan’s shortcomings as a parent.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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Its only real shortcoming is that not all the actors are at McShane’s level, and as Catherine, Angela Scoular unfortunately lacks the range to keep up with her Heathcliff.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 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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There needs to be more careful selection of judges to vet for susceptibility to corruption, and more transparency in how scores are derived.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 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 23 Feb. 2026.
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