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as in thinned
containing foreign or lower-grade substances
the pharmacist, motivated by pure greed, would pass off the weakened drugs to unsuspecting customers, some of whom had life-threatening illnesses
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2
as in weak
lacking bodily strength
left weakened by a prolonged illness
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3
as in soft
lacking strength of will or character
the nation's people, weakened by years of tyranny, tended to automatically obey anyone with an authoritative manner
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as in thin
not containing very much of some important element
some experts recommend that runners drink a weakened mixture of juice and water
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as in softened
to diminish the physical strength of
weeks of hardship in the desert had greatly weakened them
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as in faded
to lose bodily strength or vigor
the bodybuilder weakened once she eased off on her workouts
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as in diluted
to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances
weakened the juice with too much water
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Recent Examples of weakened
Julia Gomez, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Illnesses may be more severe for young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 28 Apr. 2026
Babesiosis, transmitted by blacklegged ticks, can cause flu-like symptoms — fever, chills, fatigue and muscle aches — and can be severe or fatal in older adults or those with weakened immune systems, according to scientists.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
However, the high moisture content is good for weakened kidneys, and cats tend to reject wet food less often than dry food.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
Young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems are most likely to get sick from these germs.
—Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Children, older adults, pregnant people and those with weakened immune systems are all more vulnerable to complications.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The risk is higher for vulnerable groups, including children, older adults, pregnant people and those with weakened immune systems.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
These fatty acids reduce inflammation that may contribute to weakened bones, while protein builds muscle.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
Jim Hoagland, Outdoor Life, 30 Apr. 2026
For Caracas, the engagement offers a chance to attract foreign capital and revive industries weakened by years of mismanagement and sanctions.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
By contrast, Seener argued, Britain’s modern strategic value has weakened despite its historic rhetoric.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The Supreme Court on Wednesday sharply weakened a key provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act, a ruling that limits the consideration of race in drawing voting maps and could usher in Republican gains in the House.
—Justin Jouvenal, Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2026
Senate Bill 6-D, one of the cynical subjects of this special session, would have further weakened Florida’s childhood vaccination rates, which have already sunk too low.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Voting Rights Act was already weakened Section Two of the Voting Rights Act tries to prevent legislative map drawers from diminishing the voting power of racial minorities by either packing them into one district or spreading them out across too many districts to have an impact.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The group's military capabilities were significantly weakened by Israel’s strikes in Lebanon over the past two years.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
Senate Bill 6-D, one of the cynical subjects of this special session, would have further weakened Florida’s childhood vaccination rates, which have already sunk too low.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
However, people younger than 5 and older than 65, and those with weakened immune systems, may experience more severe symptoms and require treatment or hospitalization.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Illnesses may be more severe for young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 28 Apr. 2026
Babesiosis, transmitted by blacklegged ticks, can cause flu-like symptoms — fever, chills, fatigue and muscle aches — and can be severe or fatal in older adults or those with weakened immune systems, according to scientists.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
However, the high moisture content is good for weakened kidneys, and cats tend to reject wet food less often than dry food.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
Young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems are most likely to get sick from these germs.
—Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Children, older adults, pregnant people and those with weakened immune systems are all more vulnerable to complications.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The risk is higher for vulnerable groups, including children, older adults, pregnant people and those with weakened immune systems.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
These fatty acids reduce inflammation that may contribute to weakened bones, while protein builds muscle.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
This has been a story of unforeseen incidents, such as the unnoticed approach of the storm and the capsizing in front of high cliffs that prevented us from swimming ashore before the cold water had weakened us.
—Jim Hoagland, Outdoor Life, 30 Apr. 2026
For Caracas, the engagement offers a chance to attract foreign capital and revive industries weakened by years of mismanagement and sanctions.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
By contrast, Seener argued, Britain’s modern strategic value has weakened despite its historic rhetoric.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The Supreme Court on Wednesday sharply weakened a key provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act, a ruling that limits the consideration of race in drawing voting maps and could usher in Republican gains in the House.
—Justin Jouvenal, Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2026
Senate Bill 6-D, one of the cynical subjects of this special session, would have further weakened Florida’s childhood vaccination rates, which have already sunk too low.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Voting Rights Act was already weakened Section Two of the Voting Rights Act tries to prevent legislative map drawers from diminishing the voting power of racial minorities by either packing them into one district or spreading them out across too many districts to have an impact.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The group's military capabilities were significantly weakened by Israel’s strikes in Lebanon over the past two years.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
Senate Bill 6-D, one of the cynical subjects of this special session, would have further weakened Florida’s childhood vaccination rates, which have already sunk too low.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weakened
Adjective
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Viel made a weak pass that led to the goal but had a strong hit on McDavid in the opening 20 minutes as well.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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With the uncertainty caused by the war with Iran, the price of oil going through the roof, and tariffs complicating company supply chains, analysts expected the labor market to get weaker.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This hit, however, has been softened by the fact that Robinhood has succeeded in growing other business lines, notably banking and prediction markets, allowing its overall revenue to remain steady.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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When the roasted oysters arrive, their usual brininess is softened by a fragrant coconut curry and sharp Asiago cheese.—
Natalie Hoy,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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With time, with therapy, with growth, this thing has faded into the past, dissolved into other narratives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Interest in the discussion faded later in James' career.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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It could then be repacked in overpacks, removed from the site by plane, train or ship and diluted into fuel for nuclear power plants.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
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Onstage, that emotional clarity feels diluted.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But many of the communities where those minerals are mined end up with polluted water and poorer health because of the mining.—
Abraham Nunbogu,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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As Mexico City has expanded over time, the Xochimilco lake system has gradually shrunk and become more polluted in certain areas, which has led to a steep decline in their population.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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So, in retrospect, [the entire Lightning project] looked pretty feeble.—
Jamie Lincoln Kitman,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2026
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His visit also comes as the committee stalls on advancing Casey Means, Kennedy’s nominee for surgeon general, over her lack of medical practice experience and feeble answers on the importance of vaccination.—
Daniel Payne,
STAT,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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These thin stainless steel cake testers are not only cheap to replace but also widely available.—
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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That, along with the March trade that sent Sam Carrick to the Buffalo Sabres, would leave them painfully thin down the middle, with little center help coming up through the system.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Father Time lost again James was exhausted, his jersey pulled over his head after a fourth-quarter turnover.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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When one physician is exhausted, others compensate.—
Jennifer Obel,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Weakened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weakened. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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