weaken
verb (used with object)
has weakened
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present perfectof weaken (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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But this circulation, known as the polar vortex, has weakened and shifted position in recent days.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
Derek Tisler, counsel and manager for the elections and government program at the Brennan Center for Justice, said the federal government’s absence has weakened the defenses.
From Salon ● Nov. 3, 2026
The growth outlook has weakened, with the economy now forecast to expand by 1.2 percent in 2026, down from the 1.6 percent projected in February.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
“Frustration over cost-of-living continues to mount, as consumers across the political spectrum believe that the trajectory of the economy has weakened since the beginning of the year,” said Joanne Hsu, the survey’s director.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
The night has weakened the product in his hair, so the blond waves have gone wild and soft.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
