as in polluted
containing foreign or lower-grade substances
the hospitals had no choice but to throw out the contaminated blood supply
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as in poisoned
to make unfit for use by the addition of something harmful or undesirable
a supply of drinking water that was contaminated by a toxic waste dump
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Recent Examples of contaminated
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Residents of towns with data centers have reported contaminated water, low water pressure, and unauthorized siphoning, putting one of life’s essentials under threat.
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Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Even in countries with strong food systems, contaminated food remains a major public health problem.
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Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
24 June 2026
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No method is completely foolproof, so avoiding contaminated water remains the safest strategy.
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Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Residents of towns with data centers have reported contaminated water, low water pressure, and unauthorized siphoning, putting one of life’s essentials under threat.
—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Verb
Raw or undercooked meat, fish, shellfish and eggs, along with unpasteurized milk, dairy and juices, are especially likely to be contaminated.
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Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Even in countries with strong food systems, contaminated food remains a major public health problem.
—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contaminated
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If one neighborhood is highly polluted but nearby communities aren’t, county-level averages would show an overall low level of pollution – even though the more detailed information would reveal a major problem to be addressed in one particular area.
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Her inner light reminds him of the stars he’s seen with his own eyes, above the polluted atmosphere of Earth.
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The special bond between Supergirl and her scruffy animal sidekick becomes a key plot point in Kara’s new solo movie, where Krypto is poisoned by space outlaw Krem of the Yellow Hills (Matthias Schoenaerts).
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Kara Zor-El (Alcock) goes on a planet-hopping mission to save her beloved Krypto – with young and vengeful girl Ruthye (Eve Ridley) in tow – after he’s poisoned by the villainous Krem of the Yellow Hills (Matthias Schoenaerts).
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By contrast, brewing coffee takes several minutes, resulting in a lighter, more diluted drink.
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To help remove sugar or milk, spray the area with diluted dishwashing soap solution.
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But dwarf galaxies are smaller and colder, with more dilute and slower-moving matter.
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Second, a dilute hydrochloric acid is used to dissolve the remaining lithium and the transition metals—nickel, cobalt, and manganese.
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Gluba said the city has only confirmed two tainted copies of the guide, but is investigating the magnitude of the distribution.
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People can contract a diarrheal infection from tainted food or water, with symptoms most often beginning three to four days after contact with the bacteria.
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“Contaminated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contaminated. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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