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verb

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Recent Examples of dilute
Adjective
Tests pick it up even in dilute wastewater,'' the story reports. 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
Verb
The influx of settlers and tourists displaced Native Hawaiians, limited their access to land, and diluted their cultural heritage, according to academics. Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025 Over-reliance on logos weakens brands over time, just as an over-saturation of stores dilutes their allure. Stéphane Jg Girod, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for dilute 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dilute
Adjective
  • Fourth-quarter net income rose 44 percent to $183 million, or 46 cents a diluted share, from $127 million, or 32 cents, a year earlier.
    Evan Clark, WWD, 29 Jan. 2025
  • Revenue in the December quarter was about $1.88 billion, with $1.11 in diluted earnings per share, the company said in a statement.
    Kif Leswing, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Or that clean energy sources pollute the environment more than fossil fuels.
    Benji Jones, Vox, 28 Jan. 2025
  • These substances can endanger human health and the environment, polluting air, soil, groundwater, and the ocean.
    Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Mother Nature removes this thin coating of cement/lime paste over time, exposing the sand color to your eyes.
    Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 25 Jan. 2025
  • What to order: Your mileage my vary depending on your preferences, but why not start with the New York Original thin crust pizza for $16.95?
    Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Funding for United Nations agencies, including peacekeeping, human rights and refugee agencies, have been traditional targets for Republican administrations to cut.
    Ellen Knickmeyer, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Crews found heavy flames coming from the front of the home and focused their efforts on search and rescue while also cutting holes in the roof of the house to release smoke and gas, the Fire Department said in a social media post.
    Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • In fact, boiling contaminated water can exacerbate the problem by breaking open the bacteria and releasing more toxins.
    Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
  • However, some illegitimate brands may sell contaminated or mislabeled products.
    Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • China's offshore yuan weakened to a record low of 7.3765, while the dollar touched a more than 20-year high against its Canadian counterpart.
    Suzanne McGee and Isla Binnie, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
  • As the company scales back on its ability to offer ultra-low prices, the appeal of its fast-fashion model may weaken, putting its market position at risk.
    Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • There are some recipes that fall into the no-bake category that require a little melting on the stove, but as a general rule, most are simply mixed and shaped.
    Tammy Algood, The Tennessean, 3 Feb. 2025
  • In just one week, our group alongside community partners, painted an elementary school, mixed cement for outhouses and wells in villages, and assembled and delivered water filters to homes.
    Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Emergency responders load diving equipment on a boat to continue working at the scene of airplane wreckage in the Potomac River.
    Elizabeth Maline, NBC News, 30 Jan. 2025
  • Despite clearly not being a fan of van life, Kylie, who shares daughters Bennett, 23 months, Elliotte, 3, and Wyatt, 5, with Jason, knows a smaller car isn't going to cut it when loading in all of her car seats later this year.
    Kayla Grant, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025

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“Dilute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilute. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.

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