weaken
verb (used with object)
is weakening
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present progressiveof weaken (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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But as Iranian attacks give Gulf exporters greater incentives to find alternatives, Iran’s ability to force concessions is weakening.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
The recent underperformance at Markel reflects its exposure to the property-and-casualty insurance market, where pricing is weakening after years of strength.
From Barron's ● May 8, 2026
The arrival of the soapy “Scream 7” is a rare example of a 1990s cultural artifact that has survived, though its pulse is weakening.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 26, 2026
These detailed observations help scientists separate the different sources of magnetism and better understand why the magnetic field is weakening in some regions while strengthening in others.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 25, 2026
She has not told Lucy, and made me promise secrecy; her doctor told her that within a few months, at most, she must die, for her heart is weakening.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
