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as in weakness
a defect in character
selfishness is a common human frailty
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as in exhaustion
the quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor
frailty doesn't affect all elderly people, for many are indeed healthy and strong
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as in softness
the quality or state of lacking strength of will or character
the frailty shown by the apostle Peter when he denied Jesus three times
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Recent Examples of frailty
The neck epitomizes the dual nature of the human condition, the ways in which beauty and frailty are often entwined, two sides of the same coin in our biology, in our relationships – and, yes, even in ceramic vases.
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Kent Dunlap, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2025
In five of their last six league games – the exception being a 2-1 defeat to Fulham – Howe’s team have now conceded first and conceded (relatively) early, a frailty that is making every match a sharp incline if not quite a mountain.
—James Pearce, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Mandatory retirement ages for lawmakers would directly address concerns about cognitive decline and physical frailty while preserving the institutional memory and expertise that Congress desperately needs.
—Casey Burgat, Twin Cities, 16 Jan. 2025
Insomnia sleepers also face a 72% to 188% greater risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression and frailty, according to another study coauthored by Smith.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
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Kent Dunlap, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2025
In five of their last six league games – the exception being a 2-1 defeat to Fulham – Howe’s team have now conceded first and conceded (relatively) early, a frailty that is making every match a sharp incline if not quite a mountain.
—James Pearce, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Mandatory retirement ages for lawmakers would directly address concerns about cognitive decline and physical frailty while preserving the institutional memory and expertise that Congress desperately needs.
—Casey Burgat, Twin Cities, 16 Jan. 2025
Insomnia sleepers also face a 72% to 188% greater risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression and frailty, according to another study coauthored by Smith.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frailty
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Fashion chains attributed some of that weakness to cold weather and were clearly crossing their fingers and hoping the trend changed with the weather.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Management is implementing measures to address these weaknesses.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In that moment of grief and exhaustion, something shifted.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Breast cancer survivor Julie Swallow, 56, initially chalked up her exhaustion to being overworked.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Landing in the bottom are Henry (for the sin of a spongy scallion pancake), Paula (for texture issues), and Bailey (for the aforementioned Pile of Stuff).—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2025
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But the occasional poach is perhaps no great sin, more akin to driving over the speed limit than, say, starting a forest fire.—
Mark Sundeen,
Outside Online,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The company has been found at fault for a few major wildfires in Southern California in recent years, including the 2017 Thomas fire and 2018’s Woolsey fire.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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But they were told that authorities required solid proof that a business was at fault in order to take away a license.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As Hakeem Jeffries treks to Los Angeles for a big-ticket fundraiser, a number of Hollywood donors are staying on the sidelines out of fatigue, frustration and even fear over the ability of the Democratic party to stand up to Donald Trump.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2025
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Insufficient levels of these minerals are associated with a range of hangover symptoms, including fatigue, weakness, and drowsiness.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This is a remarkable shortcoming for any intelligent system to have.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Despite its shortcomings, Somali Community Link has continued to pull in funding from state and local governments.—
Robert Schmad,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Frailty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frailty. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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