as in gaunt
suffering extreme weight loss as a result of hunger or disease
the emaciated bodies of the survivors of the concentration camps
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as in faded
to lose bodily strength or vigor
without adequate medical supplies, doctors could only look on helplessly as cholera victims continued to emaciate
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Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
Listen to this article An animal rescue in Stratford is collecting donations to help an emaciated dog in critical need of medical care after allegedly being severely neglected.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2025
Twenty-two days later, a bruised, emaciated Sherri was spotted by a motorist near a highway on-ramp 150 miles from her hometown.
—Johnny Dodd, People.com, 21 May 2025
The two women were later charged with felony child abuse in August 2023 after a neighbor called 911 to report that Franke’s emaciated son knocked at his door asking for help.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Shearwaters are nocturnal, so every dawn, the scientists go to the beach to find chicks that were too weak and emaciated to make the flight.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
Listen to this article An animal rescue in Stratford is collecting donations to help an emaciated dog in critical need of medical care after allegedly being severely neglected.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2025
Twenty-two days later, a bruised, emaciated Sherri was spotted by a motorist near a highway on-ramp 150 miles from her hometown.
—Johnny Dodd, People.com, 21 May 2025
The two women were later charged with felony child abuse in August 2023 after a neighbor called 911 to report that Franke’s emaciated son knocked at his door asking for help.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Larry Shapiro, Calgary, Alberta Hamas has no conscience Seeing the sickly, gaunt faces of the three Israeli hostages released by Hamas in Gaza on Feb. 8 presented a clear picture of the loathing and deep hostility their abductors felt for them.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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The body of Jesus hangs like a lifeless, gaunt and emaciated husk.—
Mike Lowenberg,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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When Claire first shows up, Sweeney’s haggard appearance is doubly shocking for anyone who’s seen how radiant the star looks in most roles.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
7 June 2025
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Weinstein often looked haggard and out of it — unshaven, mouth ajar, eyes bleary.—
Phoebe Eaton,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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Those at high-risk for listeria infection are newborns, those who are pregnant, have weakened immune systems, and those aged 65 or older.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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But the militants, while greatly weakened, have repeatedly regrouped, often after Israeli forces withdraw from areas.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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In August 2020, a hiker came across skeletal remains at the same park, according to the National Park Service.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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Images of skeletal children have sparked fresh outrage in much of the world aimed at Israel and its prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
28 July 2025
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Netflix's livestreams haven't always been smooth sailing The streaming giant has had its fair share of livestreaming experiences that went well, including the live roast of legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
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Bluey has been beloved family viewing since 2018, but the Australian animation went stratospheric this year.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Emaciated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emaciated. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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