adulterating

present participle of adulterate

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adulterating
Verb
  • Luckily, Pattinson manages to keep things buoyant without diluting the late-capitalism metaphors or the melancholy existentialism.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
  • But the migration of once theatrical only entries to streaming services has taken its toll on the movie box office, diluting interest in the awards gala.
    Marc Berman, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Since fast fashion exists to keep up with rapidly changing trends, a striking 85% of clothes end up in landfills every year, polluting the environment.
    Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Managing over $500 billion in assets, Calpers has argued that its influence can push polluting companies toward greener practices while also funding clean energy technologies.
    Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Adulterating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adulterating. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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