attenuated
Example Sentences
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They will test the theocracy to see whether the war has attenuated its strength.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
It’s way too attenuated to fit into the language of the statute, because the tariffs don’t actually “deal with” this threat of fentanyl.
From Slate • May 29, 2025
Anolik is less charitable about Babitz’s subsequent work, which she considers to be attenuated and strained, lacking the buzzy exuberance of “Slow Days, Fast Company.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2024
Over a professional career attenuated by injuries, he earned a Most Valuable Player Award and championship titles with the Portland Trail Blazers and the Boston Celtics.
From New York Times • May 28, 2024
Jacob strolled to a nearby driftwood tree that had its roots sticking out like the attenuated legs of a huge, pale spider.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.