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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
Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
The consumption of raw milk and other unpasteurized dairy products can cause serious health risks and be especially dangerous for people with weakened immune systems, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
The primary concern is costs, according to Bloomberg, along with weakened demand in China.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
This includes people with weakened immune systems, children younger than 5 years old and adults 65 or older.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 3 Feb. 2026
During these years, some vaccines used an inactive virus, which was not as effective as the current vaccine, which is a live, attenuated (weakened) type.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Young children and people with weakened immune systems can spread the virus for more than seven days, sometimes extending to two weeks or longer.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Most healthy people recover without treatment, but severe illness can occur in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in infants, young children, older people, pregnant persons, and those with weakened immune systems.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
New York — US stocks dropped Thursday, continuing a recent patch of volatility, as Wall Street grappled with persistent nerves about artificial intelligence and economic data showed the labor market weakened over the past two months.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Yet under this administration, deficits persist, shortfalls continue, the state’s credit outlook has weakened and costs are increasingly passed down to families through higher taxes and fees.
—J.b. Jennings, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2026
These choices have weakened our education system and limited opportunities for too many students.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
As sweeping changes to the federal Clean Water Act in recent years have weakened protections for wetlands, Illinois has become the first state in the nation to officially recognize a conservation tactic known as rewilding.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Healthy Rivers and Landscapes’ flexibility represents potentially weakened enforceable safeguards for environmental and tribal groups, as the program relies on voluntary commitments instead of mandatory flow standards.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Democratic institutions remain strong enough to prevent outright collapse but are weakened enough to permit steady erosion.
—Alejandro Reyes, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
David Schenker, senior fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, testified that while Hezbollah has been weakened militarily, the pace of disarmament remains slow and obstructed.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Infants and children under the age of 5, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems are most at risk for complications from measles exposure.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
The consumption of raw milk and other unpasteurized dairy products can cause serious health risks and be especially dangerous for people with weakened immune systems, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
The primary concern is costs, according to Bloomberg, along with weakened demand in China.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
This includes people with weakened immune systems, children younger than 5 years old and adults 65 or older.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 3 Feb. 2026
During these years, some vaccines used an inactive virus, which was not as effective as the current vaccine, which is a live, attenuated (weakened) type.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Young children and people with weakened immune systems can spread the virus for more than seven days, sometimes extending to two weeks or longer.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Most healthy people recover without treatment, but severe illness can occur in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in infants, young children, older people, pregnant persons, and those with weakened immune systems.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
Bass, who was politically weakened by her performance during the fire and its aftermath, was already facing more than two dozen challengers looking to oust her in the June 2 primary — the vast majority little known to the public and not expected to pose any threat.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
New York — US stocks dropped Thursday, continuing a recent patch of volatility, as Wall Street grappled with persistent nerves about artificial intelligence and economic data showed the labor market weakened over the past two months.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Yet under this administration, deficits persist, shortfalls continue, the state’s credit outlook has weakened and costs are increasingly passed down to families through higher taxes and fees.
—J.b. Jennings, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2026
These choices have weakened our education system and limited opportunities for too many students.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
As sweeping changes to the federal Clean Water Act in recent years have weakened protections for wetlands, Illinois has become the first state in the nation to officially recognize a conservation tactic known as rewilding.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Healthy Rivers and Landscapes’ flexibility represents potentially weakened enforceable safeguards for environmental and tribal groups, as the program relies on voluntary commitments instead of mandatory flow standards.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Democratic institutions remain strong enough to prevent outright collapse but are weakened enough to permit steady erosion.
—Alejandro Reyes, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
David Schenker, senior fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, testified that while Hezbollah has been weakened militarily, the pace of disarmament remains slow and obstructed.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weakened
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Bangladesh’s woes have not improved much since Hasina’s ouster, with high inflation and a weak taka currency combining to erode real incomes for ordinary households.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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Pinterest posted disappointing fourth-quarter results and gave weak guidance for first-quarter sales.—
Liz Napolitano,Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Today’s top stories Mayor Bass and the fires Bass wanted key findings in a report about the Los Angeles Fire Department’s shortcomings removed or softened, sources told The Times.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Continue to toss and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until cabbage is softened and slightly translucent.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
5 Feb. 2026
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In San Juan and nearby communities, neighborhoods buzzed as the Super Bowl itself faded into the background and attention turned entirely to Bad Bunny’s 13 minutes on stage.—
Martin Silva Rey,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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When the Cougars were building their biggest lead, the boos for Wright had finally faded.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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With enough snow and sleet, the salt is diluted and cannot inhibit freezing.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
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While vinegar and lemon juice work, they should be diluted with water before being used to treat hard water stains.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Caleb Roberts, the director of Downwinders at Risk, said once again, the most vulnerable and polluted communities are left behind.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Water from the Yamuna – considered sacred and worshipped by millions – has become so polluted by ammonia from industrial waste that water plants have been unable to treat it.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Lydia Romero strained to hear her husband’s feeble voice through the phone.—
Claudia Boyd-Barrett,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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That said, international filmmaking is in feeble shape, partly because of the jambalaya of international co-productions, partly because of the inroads of television aesthetics, and partly because of the cloistered aestheticism of self-conscious art-house cinema.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Without reliably cold temperatures, snow is wetter and thinner, conditions are rainier — and for athletes that can be dangerous.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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And the attorneys who are assigned are often spread thin and unable to provide quality representation, let alone peer support.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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They're exhausted by the constant airing of grievances having little to do with what's actually going on in the country, and by the broad generalizations about, well, everything, that ignore context, nuance and facts to promote a political viewpoint.—
Brenda Looper,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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But critically, there's a gaping hole in the offensive line following the departure of left tackle Dorion Strawn, who exhausted his eligibility.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Weakened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weakened. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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