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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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Their soft, breathable and moisture-wicking socks are designed to help improve circulation, reduce swelling and relieve aches and fatigue throughout the day.
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Experiencing symptoms of a fever, fatigue, headache, rash and loss of consciousness, the person was hospitalized for over two weeks, when officials determined the patient was suffering from an infection borne by the Rickettsia lanei pathogen.
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True to its name, the lightweight styler enhances your natural texture while smoothing flyaways and boosting softness (no heat required).
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At first glance, Nevada’s labor market strength is surprising given softness in the state’s iconic gambling industry.
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The company, which had an opportunity to include its responses in the exam report, denied fault in some cases and admitted fault in others.
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The researchers fed this millennium-long data into a computer model to determine how much stress has built up along the faults in that temporal window.
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Meanwhile, separate election security advocates have raised concerns about the technology's vulnerability to potential hacking attempts and transparency issues surrounding QR code tabulation.
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Mythos, unveiled in April, was able to find critical vulnerabilities in many key systems.
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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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Some Medicaid experts argue the CMS requirements for medical frailty are far more restrictive than the law allows.
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The cumulative effects of chronic stress, exposure to the elements, untreated medical conditions, poor nutrition and limited access to healthcare can lead to the early onset of geriatric conditions such as cognitive impairment, mobility limitations 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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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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But the gaps this outbreak revealed in our ability to respond, and our immense susceptibility to a virus more capable and catastrophic, will remain.
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“Weakness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weakness. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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