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as in diluted
not containing very much of some important element
a dilute acid that's safe to handle in the classroom
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as in polluted
containing foreign or lower-grade substances
a dilute solution of ammonia
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as in to pollute
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 dilute
Bob Warren,
NOLA.com,
15 Apr. 2018
Of the plants previously watered with very dilute vinegar, 70 percent survived while almost none of those that were given other acids or only water did.
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Carolyln Wilke,
sacbee,
30 June 2017
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Ten years later, neither time nor new locations has diluted the product.
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Peter St. Onge
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
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Tests pick it up even in dilute wastewater,'' the story reports.
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Bob Warren,
NOLA.com,
15 Apr. 2018
Of the plants previously watered with very dilute vinegar, 70 percent survived while almost none of those that were given other acids or only water did.
—
Carolyln Wilke,
sacbee,
30 June 2017
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Yes, we get diluted — but if the investments work out, then Alphabet can always rebuy the shares to undo the dilution.
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Zev Fima,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Ten years later, neither time nor new locations has diluted the product.
—
Peter St. Onge
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dilute
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By contrast, brewing coffee takes several minutes, resulting in a lighter, more diluted drink.
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Then, water your plants as usual with the diluted banana water, or use it as a foliar spray on plant leaves.
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Even then, after days of heavy rain, polluted lagoon water lapped at the edges of the city.
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There, Marlon must cross the polluted waters of the festering Guanabara Bay in search of a former commander turned messianic cult leader to stop the spread of their paramilitary group.
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Compared with synthetic fibers, which slough off microplastics that pollute waterways, land and air, natural fibers can be grown or raised in ways that sequester carbon, improve soil health and reduce inputs like pesticides, resulting in a lower environmental footprint, Pingree said.
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This is because hot sunny conditions also aid the formation of super pollutants, like tropospheric zone, black carbon and methane, which pollute the air, causing impacting human health and damage to crops.
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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.
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Tree was recognizable for his bright fashion, mullet haircut with prominent bangs, thin mustache and encouraging outlook.
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Brushing with tap water is one of the easiest ways to swallow contaminated water without realizing it.
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No method is completely foolproof, so avoiding contaminated water remains the safest strategy.
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Kirkmeyer has campaigned on affordability and safety issues, Bottoms is pushing for a redo of the state's education system among other things and Marx wants to cut regulations and lower the cost of living.
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Terrell Carstens, a 25-year resident of Brookhaven, said she is frustrated the city made little effort to find places to cut costs instead of raising the rate.
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Having mixed roots himself—his mother came from a Catholic background while his father was Protestant—Rembrandt was likely especially sensitive to sectarian conflict that was raging at the time.
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Attendees of the council meeting on Thursday night had a mixed reaction to the vote.
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Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images BEIJING — China’s consumer spending slowdown persisted in June, with growth during one of the country’s largest online shopping festivals weakening sharply from a year earlier.
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All three of those protagonists have been weakened in their roles by what has gone on.
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“Dilute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilute. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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