as in lightweight
having little weight
the long illness left him frail and underweight
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Recent Examples of underweight
His teammate Charles Leclerc, meanwhile, finished eighth in Melbourne and was also disqualified in China after his car was found to be underweight.
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Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The cub was found April 12 in the Los Padres National Forest — underweight, alone and weak, according to a news release from the wildlife center.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
The bank downgraded shares of the travel company to underweight from neutral.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 9 May 2025
Individuals who are underweight or have a history of eating disorders should also avoid it.1 People with medical conditions or those taking medications, especially for diabetes, should consult a healthcare professional before starting.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025
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Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The cub was found April 12 in the Los Padres National Forest — underweight, alone and weak, according to a news release from the wildlife center.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
The bank downgraded shares of the travel company to underweight from neutral.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 9 May 2025
Individuals who are underweight or have a history of eating disorders should also avoid it.1 People with medical conditions or those taking medications, especially for diabetes, should consult a healthcare professional before starting.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underweight
lightweight
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Compact and lightweight, the 6.2oz camera fits in one hand, helping even the smallest photographers get a comfortable grip.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
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The lightweight formula comes in a fine-mist spray bottle that’s easy to apply evenly, adding moisture and making detangling a breeze.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
15 June 2025
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“Underweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underweight. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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