1
as in dilute
not containing very much of some important element
to clean the bird feeder, soak it in a solution of diluted bleach
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2
as in polluted
containing foreign or lower-grade substances
a diluted solution of sulfuric acid
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as in thinned
to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances
the pharmacist was convicted of diluting prescription drugs in order to increase profits
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Recent Examples of diluted
Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
For the first quarter of this year, the company projects sales growth in the range of 4 to 6 percent and net income per diluted share in the range of $1.25 to $1.45.
—David Moin, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
Peter Burke, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
The essential insights and information quality data provides can be diluted or even distorted when a company is drowning in disorganized, irrelevant or duplicated data.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
If the brush has metal parts, wooden handles, or rubber grips (as most do) hand-washing and then disinfecting with diluted vinegar or pet-safe disinfectant is a safer option.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
For the first quarter of this year, the company projects sales growth in the range of 4 to 6 percent and net income per diluted share in the range of $1.25 to $1.45.
—David Moin, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
As bowl games outside the College Football Playoff have become more diluted, organizers have sought new ways to steal the spotlight.
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
The essential insights and information quality data provides can be diluted or even distorted when a company is drowning in disorganized, irrelevant or duplicated data.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diluted
Adjective
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Vinegar, which is really dilute acetic acid, will help the milk curdle by further denaturing the whey proteins and neutralizing negative charges at the surface of casein micelles.—
Liz Roth-Johnson,
Discover Magazine,
12 Feb. 2013
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However toxic a substance may be, the amount of exposure received by the general population is very dilute.—
George Johnson,
Discover Magazine,
8 July 2013
Verb
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Over the years leading up to this decision, the paper imposed multiple rounds of job cuts and its offerings thinned, even as the staffers who remained continued to produce vital journalism.—
Charles Ornstein,
ProPublica,
18 Dec. 2024
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By Bob Ferrante Orlando Sentinel Correspondent Coming off a 2-10 season and the dismissal of three assistants, Florida State’s signing class thinned out with six decommitments over the fall.—
Bob Ferrante,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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About a month after your peach tree blooms, thin out fruit.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Mar. 2025
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Staying hydrated helps thin mucus and clear congestion.6 Adults should aim to drink between 9 and 13 cups of fluids daily.—
Rachael Zimlich, BSN, RN,
Verywell Health,
26 Mar. 2025
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As the recall was initiated back in February, the contaminated merchandise may have since been removed from shelves.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will not reconsider its denial to investigate whether the Tijuana River Estuary qualifies as a Superfund site, a designation given to the most contaminated places in the country needing long-term cleanup.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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A day after Gary Sanchez struck out with the bases loaded in the first inning of an ALCS loss to the Houston Astros, Gil called in to contend Yankees manager Aaron Boone should have pinch hit for the catcher.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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Considering how loaded the West is, adding Butler to the mix could be the difference between being truly competitive or seeing another early playoff exit.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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And in spite of early mixed reviews, it's become a staple in the rom-com canon, thanks in large part of Roberts and Gere's undeniable onscreen chemistry.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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The Democratic embrace of influencers has also yielded mixed early results.—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Will cutting sustainability contribute to losing trust with employees, consumers, and communities?—
Paul Klein,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Pitino pulled star wing RJ Luis out of the lineup after making two free throws to cut Arkansas’ lead to two points with less than five minutes to play.—
Brendan Quinn,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Those wounds never healed and became infected, another common complication of diabetes.—
Aaron Bolton,
NPR,
27 Dec. 2024
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Typically, an infected person will develop symptoms between 12 to 48 hours after being infected.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Diluted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diluted. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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