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to diminish the price or value of
an investment attenuated by significant inflation over the years
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Recent Examples of attenuate
Colin P. Clarke, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
However, other impacts, on small business formation, for instance, are likely to be substantially attenuated.
—Jared Walczak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Koprowski’s lab, with Plotkin in it, was the first to manage to attenuate polio viruses for use in a vaccine.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 2 Mar. 2026
Radically attenuated, the visible weld and bolts are all that remain.
—Gordon Hughes, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
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Even as the Iranians’ capabilities are being attenuated, their intent to attack, if anything, is growing stronger.
—Colin P. Clarke, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
However, other impacts, on small business formation, for instance, are likely to be substantially attenuated.
—Jared Walczak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Koprowski’s lab, with Plotkin in it, was the first to manage to attenuate polio viruses for use in a vaccine.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 2 Mar. 2026
Radically attenuated, the visible weld and bolts are all that remain.
—Gordon Hughes, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attenuate
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The coronavirus vaccine reduced the risk of major cardiovascular events linked to covid-19 — strokes, heart attacks, and hospitalization from heart disease — by about 40 percent, according to a new study.—
Daniel Wu,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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Fox would take on $8 million in debt to pay for the Roku acquisition, and the companies expect to reduce combined expenses by $400 million.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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But Albert Sabin and Koprowski were both — separately — trying to develop oral polio vaccines using live attenuated or weakened viruses.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
2 Mar. 2026
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Dust icily exposes how character can evaporate in the crucible of greed, but the plodding pace makes this ethical exercise feel attenuated and flat by the time the climax rolls around.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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The pair say their grief journeys are not linear, requiring effort every day — sometimes just to get out of bed.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Remember, grief isn’t linear and emotional triggers can come up unexpectedly, Feinglos said.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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The shoes featured an ultra-elongated and sharp pointed toe that added a modern twist to the traditional pump silhouette.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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This model is designed to fit an elongated toilet and is powered by a standard GFCI outlet.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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“Attenuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attenuate. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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