as in deterioration
a gradual sinking and wasting away of mind or body
the all-too-apparent weakening of our grandfather was hard on our mother
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as in softening
to diminish the physical strength of
weeks of hardship in the desert had greatly weakened them
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as in fading
to lose bodily strength or vigor
the bodybuilder weakened once she eased off on her workouts
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as in diluting
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 weakening
Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2024
The technical picture is weakening The stock's behavior is weak, as shown in the chart below.
—John S. Tobey, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Have pre-existing difficulties with swallowing or breathing, as these individuals may be more susceptible to weakening of muscles around the neck or throat, which can worsen swallowing and breathing issues.
—Sara Hoffman, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Syria's longtime leader was supported by Russia and Iran and since his departure to Russia their hold on the country appears to be weakening.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
This weakening economic outlook in China gives the United States new ways to constrain Beijing.
—Daniel H. Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
Under most circumstances, China’s rapidly rising trade surplus would cause its currency to appreciate, weakening the competitiveness of its exports over time.
—Daniel H. Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
Their efforts have not been without results, with Blue states and major city governments over time weakening these requirements and reducing resources for job placement.
—Michael Bernick, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Evidence of cooling inflation or a weakening economy may nudge policymakers toward interest rate cuts, just as the persistence of current conditions could pause rate cuts.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Instead of weakening, the civic movement gathered speed.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2024
The technical picture is weakening The stock's behavior is weak, as shown in the chart below.
—John S. Tobey, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Have pre-existing difficulties with swallowing or breathing, as these individuals may be more susceptible to weakening of muscles around the neck or throat, which can worsen swallowing and breathing issues.
—Sara Hoffman, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Syria's longtime leader was supported by Russia and Iran and since his departure to Russia their hold on the country appears to be weakening.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
This weakening economic outlook in China gives the United States new ways to constrain Beijing.
—Daniel H. Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
Under most circumstances, China’s rapidly rising trade surplus would cause its currency to appreciate, weakening the competitiveness of its exports over time.
—Daniel H. Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
Their efforts have not been without results, with Blue states and major city governments over time weakening these requirements and reducing resources for job placement.
—Michael Bernick, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Evidence of cooling inflation or a weakening economy may nudge policymakers toward interest rate cuts, just as the persistence of current conditions could pause rate cuts.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weakening
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The noun is used to describe the deterioration of a person's mental or intellectual state, sometimes seen a symptom of consuming too much material, specifically online content.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Beyond the troubled minds is the physical deterioration: About 56% of Gen Z-ers ages 18 to 25 are obese or overweight.Jeff Nelligan, Baltimore Sun, 4 Dec. 2024
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An iron deficiency may lead to nail changes such as softening and weakness.Carrie Madormo, RN, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
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Its intensely moisturizing formula features amino acids that make up the protein keratin (which is key for maintaining your hair’s structure and strength) and hair-softening plant extracts.Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
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At least in the short run, this diluting might potentially have negative effects on the price per share as the market adjusts to the extra shares.Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Businesses should ensure their monitoring strategies address both objectives where relevant, without diluting the specific focus of fraud prevention tools.Einaras von Gravrock, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Humanitarian organizations have consistently reported a debilitating lack of water, food, medical care, vital hygiene supplies and other essentials reaching the territory's uprooted population, many of whom have been forced to relocate several times.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Emotional dysregulation has traditionally been overlooked as one of the most debilitating aspects of ADHD and has resulted in people being misdiagnosed with conditions like depression and anxiety.New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024
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But when Smith was 18, during his senior year of high school, his hair started thinning.Martine Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Hurly, who is around four years removed from his surgery, hopes the advancements in tech get better and better and that hair transplants become a viable option for more and more people with thinning hair and insecurities surrounding it.Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 18 Dec. 2024
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With an average home now hosting around 12 connected devices, failing to monitor network activity could lead to unauthorized access and potential data breaches.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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The agency also accused Amazon of unlawfully failing to bargain with the Teamsters on a contract for drivers at a California delivery hub.CBS News, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
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The series is set in a near-future Norway where, years after closing its borders, scientists discover a lethal bacterium infecting the country’s staple protein, salmon.Judy Berman, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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Walking pneumonia has been steadily infecting more people since last spring, says the agency, with younger children accounting for the most cases.Alice Park, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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There are at least 15 other active cases focused on similar claims involving Tesla incidents where Autopilot or its FSD — Full Self-Driving (Supervised) — had been in use just before a fatal or injurious crash.Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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In the Regulatory Reform Act of 2024, also known as Senate Bill 607, for injurious actions to public water systems and wastewater treatment facilities, those convicted will be ordered to pay a fine of $250,000 in addition to the Class C felony.Alan Wooten | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Weakening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weakening. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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