as in elongated
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as in reduced
to diminish the price or value of
an investment attenuated by significant inflation over the years
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Recent Examples of attenuated
Gabriel Winslow-Yost, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
The causal link is too attenuated, and the size of the adjustment is too small, to move the needle in a $100 Trillion credit market.
—George Calhoun, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
There’s also some evidence that vaccines containing live, attenuated viruses may be risky for people with lupus.
—Markham Heid, TIME, 8 Aug. 2024
So, in certain cases, people are being asked to wait two weeks if they were vaccinated with a certain type of Covid-19 vaccine - a live attenuated vaccine.
—Victoria Forster, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
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The traditional means of video-game storytelling—cutscenes, voice-over narration, and conversations with other characters—are present only in the most attenuated, enigmatic forms.
—Gabriel Winslow-Yost, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
The causal link is too attenuated, and the size of the adjustment is too small, to move the needle in a $100 Trillion credit market.
—George Calhoun, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
There’s also some evidence that vaccines containing live, attenuated viruses may be risky for people with lupus.
—Markham Heid, TIME, 8 Aug. 2024
So, in certain cases, people are being asked to wait two weeks if they were vaccinated with a certain type of Covid-19 vaccine - a live attenuated vaccine.
—Victoria Forster, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attenuated
Adjective
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The track also featured a rumble strip on the left for Turn 14, and the apex of Turn 15 was a bit elongated, both of which should help drivers navigate the section.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The slim, elongated handle also facilitates comfort and security across all types of grip.—
Wes Siler,
Outside Online,
24 Apr. 2025
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O'Reilly said that the police department reduced the number of abuse complaints and use of Taser, which had been leading to costly lawsuits.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Detroit Free Press,
3 Jan. 2025
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Liver damage can be reduced if the person stops drinking.—
George Petras,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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And many are even expecting an uptick in ad rates (also known as CPMs and reflecting the cost of reaching 1,000 viewers) tied to linear cable and broadcast.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
11 May 2025
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This allows for a surprisingly simple linear reactor design that is cheaper to build and operate.—
David Szondy
May 10,
New Atlas,
10 May 2025
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The tusk, which is actually an elongated tooth, is mainly found in males and can grow up to 10 feet long.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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Milk Chocolate For those with darker skin tones, a milk chocolate mani will match seamlessly and elongate fingers.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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The weakness of the Flash 22 is the shoulder straps, which are quite thin.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
1 May 2025
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And those guesses rely on default templates drawn from overrepresented groups in media and training data: cisgender, white, able-bodied, thin.—
Diana Spehar,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The animals have longer beaks, a more slender build and more distinctive dorsal fins than common bottlenose dolphins, according to Whale and Dolphin Conservation, a nonprofit.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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The handle is slender, ergonomically shaped, and has divots for an easier grip (and more control).—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
2 May 2025
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“Attenuated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attenuated. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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