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as in fatigue
the quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor
the flu left me with such overwhelming weakness that I could hardly stand
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as in softness
the quality or state of lacking strength of will or character
in a moment of weakness he said yes to his daughter's request for a new toy
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as in fault
a defect in character
his one weakness is his cockeyed optimism about everything
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as in vulnerability
the quality or state of having little resistance to some outside agent
the devastating weakness of the immune system that is experienced by people with certain chronic conditions
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Recent Examples of weakness
The filing also notes that the company continues to address material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting, primarily related to the integration of Sierra Wireless, which was acquired in January 2023.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 3 Dec. 2024
Several European countries have imposed similar restrictions, also citing the weakness of the evidence in favor of it.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Intel has benefited from tens of billions of dollars that the administration has pledged to support construction of U.S. chip foundries and reduce reliance on Asian suppliers, which Washington sees as a security weakness.
—Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
Keep reading for information about your Sagittarius baby or child, including their potential strengths and weaknesses.
—Holly Garcia, Parents, 22 Nov. 2024
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 3 Dec. 2024
Several European countries have imposed similar restrictions, also citing the weakness of the evidence in favor of it.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Intel has benefited from tens of billions of dollars that the administration has pledged to support construction of U.S. chip foundries and reduce reliance on Asian suppliers, which Washington sees as a security weakness.
—Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
Keep reading for information about your Sagittarius baby or child, including their potential strengths and weaknesses.
—Holly Garcia, Parents, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weakness
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Symptoms of bird flu can include fever, fatigue, cough, muscle aches, sore throat, shortness of breath, stuffy or runny nose, eye redness, headaches and pneumonia requiring hospitalization, according to the CDC.Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Without treatment, weight gain, fatigue, hair loss, and more serious complications can occur.Kristen Fischer, Health, 7 Dec. 2024
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By no fault of his own, Aiyuk's lengthy hold-in was just the tip of the iceberg for the 49ers this season.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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And there was the catastrophic mega-tsunami of 1700, originating from a magnitude 9 earthquake over the Cascadia fault system, which runs offshore from Northern California to Vancouver Island for 700 miles.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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While the celebrations can be cheerful, planning and attending them can lead to exhaustion and burnout.Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024
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The Trump news cycle, which is buoying up bitcoin, is about to hit an exhaustion phase.Clem Chambers, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, the Knicks are left to regroup, knowing that the growing pains of integrating major offseason additions are part of the process — but also recognizing the urgency to address their shortcomings.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
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My concern is that few politicians recognize the creeping financial and credibility risks with this impasse, and neither is there much recognition of the need to update the constitution and political process given the shortcomings that this debacle has highlighted.Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Through how the rats processed this negative-then-positive stimuli, the researchers gained fascinating new insights into individual susceptibility to addiction.New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
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Research on the role of genetic factors in cold susceptibility is ongoing.Sarah Jividen, Health, 1 Dec. 2024
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Courage Under Fire’s Rashomon-like investigation and gender politics aren’t particularly riveting, but Washington’s steady righteousness is nicely undercut by the character’s inability to forgive himself for his own sins.Tim Grierson, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024
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Gabbard's sin is criticizing Ukraine and calling for an end to the hostilities.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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The shadow of death and debility haunted American women throughout the nineteenth century.Jenny Noyce, JSTOR Daily, 28 June 2024
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According to this view, the outside world has been generous to Africa, providing substantial aid in recent decades, leaving no excuse for the continent’s debility.Howard W. French, Foreign Affairs, 16 June 2015
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Finally, it should also be noted that alcohol consumption can also contribute to magnesium deficiency.Ana Morales, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
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Where is Sura Ali now? Praised for her quiet confidence, Sura Ali brought her A-game to every challenge on Rhythm + Flow — despite also battling health issues from a vitamin B12 deficiency.Emily Blackwood, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Weakness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weakness. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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