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as in polluted
containing foreign or lower-grade substances
genuine maple syrup thinned with corn syrup
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as in thin
not containing very much of some important element
the thinned iced tea that the restaurant serves is barely distinguishable from water
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as in diluted
to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances
thinned the cream with milk but didn't tell anyone
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Recent Examples of thinned
Charles Ornstein, ProPublica, 18 Dec. 2024
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
Local papers have thinned or vanished entirely.
—David Remnick, The New Yorker, 30 Nov. 2024
In the intervening years, its ranks have repeatedly been thinned by Israeli assassinations of its top leaders, dating back to its earliest days.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
This thinned their numbers, broke command chains, and demoralized British units.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Seeding can thicken up older existing lawns that may be thinned out from summer activity and too much shade.
—Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2024
Since the deal had become final, their ranks had thinned considerably.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 2024
In most of the world, the crowds of summer have thinned, the temperatures are perfect, and prices are dropping.
—Dario Digiulio, Outside Online, 26 Sep. 2024
Verb
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
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
Local papers have thinned or vanished entirely.
—David Remnick, The New Yorker, 30 Nov. 2024
In the intervening years, its ranks have repeatedly been thinned by Israeli assassinations of its top leaders, dating back to its earliest days.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
This thinned their numbers, broke command chains, and demoralized British units.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Seeding can thicken up older existing lawns that may be thinned out from summer activity and too much shade.
—Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2024
Since the deal had become final, their ranks had thinned considerably.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 2024
In most of the world, the crowds of summer have thinned, the temperatures are perfect, and prices are dropping.
—Dario Digiulio, Outside Online, 26 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinned
Adjective
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Truong makes a strong case for it and goes minimal with thin French tips and daisies peeking out on the corners of each nail for singer Ella Mai.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
18 Feb. 2025
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Draft experts agree that this incoming quarterback class is somewhat thin and certainly top-heavy.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The influx of settlers and tourists displaced Native Hawaiians, limited their access to land, and diluted their cultural heritage, according to academics.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
7 Jan. 2025
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However, this protein content gets diluted when they're used to make almond milk, as the final product is primarily water.—
Jonathan Purtell,
Verywell Health,
2 Jan. 2025
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
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Flaco escaped from the Central Park Zoo when an unknown vandal cut open the mesh of his enclosure.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
15 Feb. 2025
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Should Towels And Sheets Be Washed Together? To cut to the chase, our experts say your towels and sheets should not be washed together or with other items like clothes.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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It's found in contaminated water and food, explains Ivers, which then produces a toxin in the small intestine that leads to the severe diarrhea and rapid fluid loss.—
Daryl Austin,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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Although the contaminated water isn't getting into the region's drinking water, people and animals could still be exposed to the bacteria.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
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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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Trump's success record at Supreme Court mixed Trump’s record at the Supreme Court during his first administration was mixed.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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But their tens of billions of dollars’ worth of weapons and financial aid have shown mixed results.—
Scott Peterson,
The Christian Science Monitor,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Those at high-risk for listeria infection are newborns, those who are pregnant, have weakened immune systems, and those aged 65 or older.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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But the militants, while greatly weakened, have repeatedly regrouped, often after Israeli forces withdraw from areas.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Thinned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thinned. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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