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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
Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Niacin was also found to restore function in weakened immune cells, improving their ability to target and destroy tumor cells.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Only a small fraction of species can make humans sick, and serious infections are usually limited to people with weakened immune systems.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Most people recover on their own within a week, but some groups are more at risk for complications, including children under age 5, older adults, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Vaccines that protect against infectious diseases have traditionally introduced a weakened or inactivated virus or bacterium or a distinctive protein from its surface to trigger an immune response that is milder than an infection.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026
Yet Thapa said that Shah may benefit from a weakened opposition.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The extremely concentrated formula makes a difference after one use thanks to a unique bonding complex and citric acid, which work in tandem to reinforce and rebuild weakened strands.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
That would leave a weakened but embittered regime possibly more determined than ever to make a nuclear bomb – and still with the material and much of the knowledge and equipment needed to do so.
—Matthew Bunn, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Shipping and insurance costs, inflation and uncertainty are on the rise, and with currencies in developing countries now weakened, imports such as fuel and food are even more expensive for residents.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
The ruling significantly weakened the federal govenment’s ability to send federal observers to the polls.
—Allison Mashell Mitchell, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
But the president contends there is no excuse for the lack of participation now that Iran's navy has been sunk and its air defenses severely weakened.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Throughout Tuesday morning, severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for parts of Juneau, Fond du Lac, Green Lake and Adams counties and later canceled after the storms weakened.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 31 Mar. 2026
As new leadership is considered, the lesson of the pandemic is not that the agency should be weakened, but that it must be refocused after drifting from its core mission.
—Charles J. Lockwood, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
Day also suggests institutional restraints on the president have weakened considerably.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The move signals that Iranian air defenses may be weakened after weeks of strikes, but Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Iran can still retaliate with missiles.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
These categories include young children, older adults, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Niacin was also found to restore function in weakened immune cells, improving their ability to target and destroy tumor cells.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Only a small fraction of species can make humans sick, and serious infections are usually limited to people with weakened immune systems.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Most people recover on their own within a week, but some groups are more at risk for complications, including children under age 5, older adults, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Vaccines that protect against infectious diseases have traditionally introduced a weakened or inactivated virus or bacterium or a distinctive protein from its surface to trigger an immune response that is milder than an infection.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026
Yet Thapa said that Shah may benefit from a weakened opposition.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The extremely concentrated formula makes a difference after one use thanks to a unique bonding complex and citric acid, which work in tandem to reinforce and rebuild weakened strands.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
That would leave a weakened but embittered regime possibly more determined than ever to make a nuclear bomb – and still with the material and much of the knowledge and equipment needed to do so.
—Matthew Bunn, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
But, Scanlon noted, the budget was weakened by federal policy changes.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Shipping and insurance costs, inflation and uncertainty are on the rise, and with currencies in developing countries now weakened, imports such as fuel and food are even more expensive for residents.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
The ruling significantly weakened the federal govenment’s ability to send federal observers to the polls.
—Allison Mashell Mitchell, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
But the president contends there is no excuse for the lack of participation now that Iran's navy has been sunk and its air defenses severely weakened.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Throughout Tuesday morning, severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for parts of Juneau, Fond du Lac, Green Lake and Adams counties and later canceled after the storms weakened.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 31 Mar. 2026
As new leadership is considered, the lesson of the pandemic is not that the agency should be weakened, but that it must be refocused after drifting from its core mission.
—Charles J. Lockwood, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
Day also suggests institutional restraints on the president have weakened considerably.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The move signals that Iranian air defenses may be weakened after weeks of strikes, but Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Iran can still retaliate with missiles.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weakened
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An atmospheric river should track across California, even into southern California, by Tuesday, March 31, but is currently forecast to remain too weak to cause flooding issues, the WPC said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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At the hospital in Dollow, mothers sat shoulder to shoulder on narrow beds holding frail children, some too weak to cry while others let out soft whimpers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Metcalfe also pointed to South Korea and Thailand as examples of markets where consumption has softened, but said this was reflective of temporary adjustments rather than structural declines.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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Add the jalapeño and stir-fry until slightly softened, another 15 to 20 seconds.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The idea of a quick military solution has faded, but no serious political alternative has taken its place.—
Kazem Kazerounian,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2026
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And the beetles faded from her days without her noticing.—
María Ospina,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
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If the Universe diluted enough, that curvature term could even someday become dominant!—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
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As the cultural background of Sacramento’s Little Italy Historic District has become diluted in recent decades, one small business in the area is celebrating a major milestone and still honoring its Italian roots.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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State officials issued islandwide brown water advisories for Oahu and Maui after storms sent polluted runoff into coastal waters.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The South Asian nation ranked the world’s most polluted country in 2025, according to the report.—
Esha Mitra,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Congress has for the most part registered only feeble and ineffective opposition to such executive action.—
Sarah Burns,
The Conversation,
4 Mar. 2026
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Scratches above the dead body reach upward, marks that read as feeble attempts to cling to some semblance of life.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While that advice refers primarily to metal utensils, the same principles apply across materials, especially where thin construction can increase the risk of breakage.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Not only did that article form the basis of the film, but Lumet actually took the note and cast Pacino in the role of that dark, thin fellow.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Residents of Tehran, the Iranian capital, say they are exhausted by the bombs that have battered their city on a daily basis and terrified of the security checkpoints that have popped up looking for spies.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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The inside-out tandem of point guard Kiki Rice and 6-foot-7 center Lauren Betts — two of six UCLA seniors who played in the Final Four last season — eventually wore down a Minnesota defense that exhausted its hustle capital in the first half.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Weakened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weakened. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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