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as in weakness
the quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor
in the annals of boxing, a sport where participants are not exactly known for their wimpiness, he is remembered as a particularly powerful slugger
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as in softness
the quality or state of lacking strength of will or character
her desire to do the right thing was countered by a moral wimpiness
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The president's endorsement didn't clear the GOP crowded field to replace Greene — some observers cast that as a sign of weakness — but Fuller easily overcame other Republican contenders.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
11 Mar. 2026 -
Some policy defenders contend that the labor market weakness reflects adjustments to immigration restrictions rather than fundamental economic failure, positioning this as a deliberate policy choice rather than an economic failure.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Made from a blend of cotton, Tencel, and spandex, the Quince Bella Stretch Barrel Jeans deliver softness, breathability, and flexibility in one streamlined design.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Virtue Damage Reverse Hair Serum The full list of Virtue’s Damage Reverse Serum’s benefits includes improved resilience, strand plumpness, volume, softness, as well as reduced shedding, heat damage, frizz, and split ends.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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Long work hours, overnight shifts, sleep disorders, and extended periods of driving can all contribute to exhaustion.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 2026
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Holding the mic light in his hand, barely touching it, like a delicate flower, trying to hide the exhaustion in his voice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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But for activities that involve roughly 90 minutes of continuous effort, according to Fray, rapid carbohydrate and electrolyte delivery can help delay fatigue.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
14 Mar. 2026
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The wheels fell off in the game’s final minutes, with the Bulls’ lead ballooning to as many as 25 points and capitalizing on Charlotte’s fatigue.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Wimpiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wimpiness. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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