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as in disease
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
an 18th-century quack who specialized in those mysterious infirmities that are known only to the idle rich
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as in weakness
the quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor
a period of infirmity left the athlete completely out of shape
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Recent Examples of infirmity
This decision, framed by loyalty and political considerations, obscured the president’s infirmity at a moment of pivotal international consequence.
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Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Despite his infirmities, Washington served his nation again by running for a second term.
—Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2025
And yet Francis has never been shy about showing his frailty, age or infirmities in ways that seem unthinkable for public figures for whom any sign of fragility can threaten their authority and undermine their agenda.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
This decision, framed by loyalty and political considerations, obscured the president’s infirmity at a moment of pivotal international consequence.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Despite his infirmities, Washington served his nation again by running for a second term.
—Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2025
And yet Francis has never been shy about showing his frailty, age or infirmities in ways that seem unthinkable for public figures for whom any sign of fragility can threaten their authority and undermine their agenda.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
This decision, framed by loyalty and political considerations, obscured the president’s infirmity at a moment of pivotal international consequence.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for infirmity
Noun
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Vaccination Rates Are Declining Despite the safety and efficacy of the vaccine, and the potential severity of the disease, vaccination rates are declining.—
Dave Wessner,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Sitting or standing on the plate for just a few minutes can help with lymphatic drainage, in return reducing swelling, boosting the immune system, and lessening the chance of disease.—
Kristin Auble,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
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Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses in my responses and give me tips for responding with a problem-solving, curious mindset next time.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The currency pair is expected to swing both ways as the Taiwan dollar gets caught between speculation of central bank intervention and weakness in the greenback, Lim added.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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Similarly, disability insurance replaces your income if injury or illness prevents you from working for an extended period.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Having more information about the effects of injury, age, and disease on human cells can help researchers understand how cancers and other illnesses form, potentially contributing to new therapies.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
9 July 2025
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The result can feel like exhaustion, even when the change is welcome.—
Inga Bielińska,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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That last one was a mild surprise since he’s avoided his Michael Jackson parodies over the past few years due the revelations of Finding Neverland, and simple exhaustion after playing them every show going back to the Eighties.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
13 July 2025
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The 83-year-old singer-songwriter and former member of Grammy-winning folk duo Simon & Garfunkel announced the cancellation of two concerts in Philadelphia over the weekend due to a physical ailment.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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Yet Crawford was also pitching through a knee ailment for much of last season and as a result, began the current campaign on the injured list.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2025
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Studies consistently reveal perfectionism’s links to anxiety, depression and other ills.—
Francine Russo,
Scientific American,
24 June 2025
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And then there were the potential ills of a conventional approach, like fumes spewed by laminate flooring.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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The shadow of death and debility haunted American women throughout the nineteenth century.—
Jenny Noyce,
JSTOR Daily,
28 June 2024
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President Biden’s troubles — lingering inflation, wars and rumors of wars, his debility — could have benefited any Republican.—
David Harsanyi,
National Review,
25 Jan. 2024
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The Vet advises in his video that symptoms and sickness may not be immediately apparent after consuming ibuprofen.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
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The sickness got bad enough that Ayers returned to lower elevation to rest and recover for several days, before heading back.—
Ben Ayers,
Outside Online,
1 July 2025
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“Infirmity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infirmity. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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