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as in weakened
lacking bodily strength
the little boy was simply too weak to lift the box
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as in soft
lacking strength of will or character
I was too weak to resist the free doughnuts in the office break room
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as in thin
not containing very much of some important element
the coffee came out too weak because I didn't use enough ground beans
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as in unreasonable
not using or following good reasoning
your argument is weak
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as in helpless
unable to act or achieve one's purpose
the vice president is a relatively weak official
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Recent Examples of weak
Although a weak yen raises the value of exports’ earnings when converted into yen, a boon for Japan’s giant exporters, that positive is starting to be countered by the big negative of rising energy prices.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
The firm is on track to double its Gulf revenue this year despite the impact of the Iran war and weaker spending on consultants in Saudi Arabia, Colie Spink, A&M’s managing director and regional head for the Middle East, said in an interview.
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Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
1 July 2026
An agent operating on weak prediction models is just a faster way to spend badly.
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Phoena Pang,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
In addition to the levee, men stood watch every 1,000 feet along the Missouri River from the Kaw to the Blue River to report weak spots in the flood wall or potential threats to the pumping station.
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Kansas City Public Library Staff,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
The firm is on track to double its Gulf revenue this year despite the impact of the Iran war and weaker spending on consultants in Saudi Arabia, Colie Spink, A&M’s managing director and regional head for the Middle East, said in an interview.
—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
1 July 2026
An agent operating on weak prediction models is just a faster way to spend badly.
—
Phoena Pang,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
In addition to the levee, men stood watch every 1,000 feet along the Missouri River from the Kaw to the Blue River to report weak spots in the flood wall or potential threats to the pumping station.
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Kansas City Public Library Staff,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weak
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And while Creger still thought the bill was positive, she was disappointed to see the weakened language around adding lanes to highways.
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The weakened plants are more susceptible to insects and disease pests.
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Recreational swimming is not permitted, yet anglers fishing for tilapia, largemouth bass and carp are a common sight along the rocky sides of the soft-bottom areas.
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That first bite delivers the crispy outside with a soft chew of rice, followed by the hot dog.
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
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Tree was recognizable for his bright fashion, mullet haircut with prominent bangs, thin mustache and encouraging outlook.
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If these requirements are not met, the search is unreasonable and therefore unlawful, and evidence obtained in that search cannot be used in court, barring a good-faith exception.
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Justices ruled that sweeping use of cellphone data requires a warrant, a decision applying the Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, to new technology.
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But when his son Naseer was born in May 2025, Ajas Ahmed had never felt so helpless.
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Over the course of a 60-yard run, Maradona danced past opponents, escaped challenges and left English defenders helpless before beating the goalkeeper with a clinical finish.
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Jolted by a feeble office market, a growing number of developers are considering ways to convert their office properties to other uses, such as housing projects.
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Enervated cuteness and tryhard sincerity define a whole new wave of musicians, from Pittsburgh rockers feeble little horse to cringe-pop upcycler Worldpeace DMT to SoundCloud producer MASSI, whose songs spill with the tiny adorable detail of a toy train set.
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Listeria is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, or others with weakened immune systems.
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But the job market in California remains frail, said Michael Bernick, an employment attorney with law firm Duane Morris and a former director of the state EDD.
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But dwarf galaxies are smaller and colder, with more dilute and slower-moving matter.
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Second, a dilute hydrochloric acid is used to dissolve the remaining lithium and the transition metals—nickel, cobalt, and manganese.
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“Weak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weak. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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