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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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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 solution is to support federal and state legislation that encourages lower-cost, less-polluting renewable energy to speed up the transition away from environmentally damaging fossil fuels.
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Plastics degrade into microplastics, which in humans have been linked to cancer, reproductive problems, and other health issues, and which are polluting ecosystems from coral reefs to Antarctica.
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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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Aabria walks the best line here, keeping her lies small, manageable, and heavily mixed with the truth, and getting the jury on her side most consistently.
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The two nations have given mixed messages on tolls and routes through the vital waterway.
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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 1 Jul. 2026.
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