1
as in to soften
to diminish the physical strength of
weeks of hardship in the desert had greatly weakened them
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as in to fade
to lose bodily strength or vigor
the bodybuilder weakened once she eased off on her workouts
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as in to dilute
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 weaken
And 72% of the parents said their households were in a similar or worse situation than a year ago, up from 64% in 2024, while 40% expect the economy to weaken in the next six months.
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Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025
Flanked by Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino and Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, Maduro emphasized the loyalty of Venezuela’s military and security forces, signaling that the $50 million reward would not weaken their support.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
There’s no telling if the Bermuda High will back off as the season continues, but it is supposed to weaken a bit in the coming days.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
But these previously unidentified pathogens could have easily caused death in soldiers who had already been weakened from cold and hunger and were living in terrible hygienic conditions.
—Daniel Lingenhöhl, Scientific American, 10 Aug. 2025
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Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025
Flanked by Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino and Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, Maduro emphasized the loyalty of Venezuela’s military and security forces, signaling that the $50 million reward would not weaken their support.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
There’s no telling if the Bermuda High will back off as the season continues, but it is supposed to weaken a bit in the coming days.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
But these previously unidentified pathogens could have easily caused death in soldiers who had already been weakened from cold and hunger and were living in terrible hygienic conditions.
—Daniel Lingenhöhl, Scientific American, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weaken
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This multitasking formula from Dermalogica softens and hydrates skin as well as depuffs, brightens, and exfoliates it.—
Esme Benjamin,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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This beloved overnight treatment deeply hydrates and softens dry, flaky lips.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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The television had faded to a speck and Ted took my other hand and the three of us snaked from the room.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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That uptick in sales and streams hasn’t faded just yet, even though the shock has largely worn off.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Some politicians in the European Parliament are seeking to dilute EU rules.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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That was after Activision took steps organizers called union busting, including withholding raises granted to nonunion workers and reorganizing Raven’s staff in what the union argued was an attempt to dilute its support ahead of the election.—
Natalie Yahr,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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With Ter Stegen injured and the returning Wojciech Szczesny not yet registered either, having signed a new contract in July after his initial short-term from last September expired.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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Three officers were shot and injured while responding to domestic disturbance call at a residence in Utah, law enforcement said.—
Jessica Gorman,
ABC News,
18 Aug. 2025
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The reason the Feds are discussing a rate cut is to address the sagging job market, Pearce says.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
13 Aug. 2025
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Time Warner’s stock price was sagging, and Levin was looking to boost it by selling off assets or buying some new ones.—
John Malone,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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Swimmer's itch is a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to microscopic parasites that infect some birds and mammals, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Measles is one of the most contagious viruses to infect humans, and can linger in the air up to two hours.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
14 Aug. 2025
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Chronic headaches are an unnerving and often debilitating condition experienced by more than a billion people worldwide.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
12 Aug. 2025
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Williams died by suicide 11 years ago ,on Aug. 11, 2014, at his Paradise Cay mansion in San Francisco, after dealing with an undiagnosed case of a debilitating brain disorder called Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Crucially, many systems still fail to consider complexities like second marriages, age diversity, regional variation or cross-cultural compatibility.—
Anuradha Gupta,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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And residents who fail to remove water from outdoor receptacles could face fines and the possibility of having their electricity turned off.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Weaken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weaken. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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