as in to weaken
to diminish the physical strength of
the long, stressful days and sleepless nights gradually etiolated him
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Recent Examples of etiolate
Some etiolated form of what might be called Ledeenism lingered on before taking on new life at the outset of the Trump administration.
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Jacob Heilbrunn, The New Republic, 23 Jan. 2020
Jacob Heilbrunn, The New Republic, 23 Jan. 2020
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Too much water can cause the fibers to weaken, become brittle, and break.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
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In addition, hiring has slowed a bit in recent months, raising the risk that the economy could weaken in the coming months.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Following the death of her makeup artist, Alexis Vogel, in 2019, who lost her battle with breast cancer, Anderson says her look softened.Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
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When the dryness levels hit critical mass, the Indigo line is here to soften and soothe.Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Master strategic commenting Generic comments waste everyone's time.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Following the touchdown, however, Loyola wasted little time mounting its winning drive, getting 27 yards in the air and 25 on the ground from Seiss, who excelled with his legs in the second half.Rich Scherr, Baltimore Sun, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Etiolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etiolate. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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