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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
Michael Malone had a point that the bench was weak and inexperienced, but the true weakness of the Nuggets is MPJ and his albatross of a contract.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 June 2025
Raised heart rate Low potassium levels, leading to symptoms like muscle weakness, cramping, and a pounding or skipping heartbeat6
Dehydration, including symptoms like dark urine, headache, dizziness, or lightheadedness7
What Causes Toxic Megacolon?
—Janelle McSwiggin, Health, 6 June 2025
While generally safe for healthy adults, side effects can range from mild (like redness or muscle weakness) to serious (such as breathing issues or vision problems), depending on dosage, injection site, and individual health.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 5 June 2025
As is clear from this long-term chart, the odds of this horribly bad relative weakness continuing at this same pace is low – at least for June.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 4 June 2025
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 June 2025
Raised heart rate Low potassium levels, leading to symptoms like muscle weakness, cramping, and a pounding or skipping heartbeat6
Dehydration, including symptoms like dark urine, headache, dizziness, or lightheadedness7
What Causes Toxic Megacolon?
—Janelle McSwiggin, Health, 6 June 2025
While generally safe for healthy adults, side effects can range from mild (like redness or muscle weakness) to serious (such as breathing issues or vision problems), depending on dosage, injection site, and individual health.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 5 June 2025
As is clear from this long-term chart, the odds of this horribly bad relative weakness continuing at this same pace is low – at least for June.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weakness
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One showed camouflage fatigues worn by a Colombian fighter festooned with patches that include the flag of Ukraine.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The long day and possible fatigue come game time didn’t matter.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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Our inability to pay attention is not just the smartphone’s fault.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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In his answer to the lawsuit, Walker contends that any liability for damages should be reduced or eliminated if it is revealed that Sevier failed to mitigate his damages and was negligent and/or comparatively at fault.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
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With ubiquity came a degree of creative exhaustion.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
6 June 2025
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Their temporary electronic face tattoo, or e-tattoo, can read brain waves and not only detect when the ol' gray matter is overworked, but also predict when exhaustion is approaching.—
Paul McClure
May 29,
New Atlas,
29 May 2025
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The Knicks’ new coach must find ways to maximize the Brunson-and-Towns duo’s strengths while hiding both of their shortcomings on the defensive end.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2025
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Oscar Cluff and Daniel Jacobsen should help address Purdue’s ’24-25 shortcomings: two-point defense and rebounding.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Fine particle pollution—known as PM2.5—can penetrate deep into the lungs, exacerbating conditions like asthma and increasing susceptibility to lung infections.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Expanding the bat toolbox: Carollia perspicillata bat cell lines and reagents enable the characterization of viral susceptibility and innate immune responses Avery Hurt is a freelance science journalist.—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
17 May 2025
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Facing his inquisitors Ono dutifully confessed to, and publicly atoned for, all his past sins: His support of DEI, academic freedom, the First Amendment and more.—
Ron Cunningham,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2025
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Will RuPaul's Drag Race justice finally be done to forgive the sins of the drag queens who committed the Great Betrayal of Nicole Paige Brooks From Atlanta, Ga.?—
Joey Nolfi Published,
EW.com,
4 June 2025
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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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President Biden’s troubles — lingering inflation, wars and rumors of wars, his debility — could have benefited any Republican.—
David Harsanyi,
National Review,
25 Jan. 2024
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Risk of nutrient deficiencies: Using powders instead of whole foods may result in nutrient deficiencies.—
Christopher Bergland,
Verywell Health,
12 June 2025
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How pellagra ravaged northern Italy Pellagra is a severe systemic disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin B3, or niacin.—
Asia London Palomba,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 June 2025
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“Weakness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weakness. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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