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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Madsen also said the research model indicates that the strong eastward flow beneath the Pacific has weakened since 2020.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026
The Japanese currency has weakened substantially against U.S. currency in recent years to near multidecade lows.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Though it has weakened to a Category 1 typhoon, it still presents a risk because of the huge volume of moisture within its rain bands.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
"Although the typhoon has weakened slightly and is now classified as a moderate typhoon, its extensive wind field may still bring strong winds and heavy rain to various areas," Lai said on Facebook.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
The once tight connection between race and class has weakened, too, as many African-Americans have moved into the middle and upper middle classes.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
