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
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
There are too many games, too many injuries and nearly half the teams now make the diluted playoffs.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 31 Mar. 2025
Lost/Mayhem is very upset that their 40 years of hard work building a solid brand, well recognized in the surf culture, a two time US gold medal winner, has been diluted and taken by a reputable pop star.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Ensure that messaging around the vision does not become diluted or muted.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
There are too many games, too many injuries and nearly half the teams now make the diluted playoffs.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Verb
Already thin entering the campaign, the Sharks further diluted and diminished toward the deadline, trading away Mikael Granlund, Cody Ceci, Fabian Zetterlund and Jake Walman, among others.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 31 Mar. 2025
Lost/Mayhem is very upset that their 40 years of hard work building a solid brand, well recognized in the surf culture, a two time US gold medal winner, has been diluted and taken by a reputable pop star.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 May 2025
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And was there ever, complete with Angus Young, knobby knees and thin ankles, scampering, duck-walking and hopping from place to place.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Consumption of contaminated food can cause salmonellosis, the most common symptoms of which are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after consumption.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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Most people infected with salmonella start developing symptoms 12 to 72 hours after eating the contaminated product.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Houck loaded the bases with one out in the first Wednesday but only allowed one run.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Trevor Story’s ground out with the bases loaded pushed across the winning run.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Today, disruption is ongoing thanks to factors like economic indicators sending mixed signals, technological developments creating both threat and opportunity, and social patterns undergoing rapid evolution.—
John Pierce,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The Trump administration's appeal to the Supreme Court comes after mixed results for the White House from the country's highest court.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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Republican bill cuts Medicaid for unemployed, undocumented children, Planned Parenthood How much do Americans rely on programs like Medicaid and Social Security?—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The president has cut the Israelis out of regional decision making and reportedly kiboshed a plan to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2025
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Measles is already making a comeback, with federal health officials working to control an outbreak that has infected more than 200 people in Texas.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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Two cats in different households in New York City were infected with bird flu, the city’s Health Department announced.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Diluted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diluted. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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