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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
Carolyln Wilke, sacbee, 30 June 2017
A dilute sample is when a player drinks so much water, the urine test administered is ineffective because of the excess water consumption.
—Doug Lesmerises, cleveland.com, 16 May 2017
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
But some Ladin experts worry the language could be at risk, as the confluence of tourism and globalization threatens to dilute Ladin with Italian.
—Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
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
A dilute sample is when a player drinks so much water, the urine test administered is ineffective because of the excess water consumption.
—Doug Lesmerises, cleveland.com, 16 May 2017
Verb
Unlike milk or cream, pasta water won't dilute flavor.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
But some Ladin experts worry the language could be at risk, as the confluence of tourism and globalization threatens to dilute Ladin with Italian.
—Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dilute
Adjective
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Clean the feeders with hot water, a hummingbird feeder brush, and a diluted vinegar solution (one part vinegar, two parts water).—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Feb. 2026
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On a diluted basis, earnings came in at 16 cents a share, down from 33 cents in the year-earlier quarter.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
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Their waterways are polluted and undrinkable, yet citizens still wash their clothes and utensils in them.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The neighborhoods closest to the data center are already some of the most polluted in Denver, the organizers noted.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
23 Feb. 2026
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Others live and work near polluting freeways.—
Dorany Pineda,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Trump blamed Democrats, including Moore, for the spill that has polluted the river that cuts through Washington, DC.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Physicists at The University of Texas at Austin have experimentally confirmed a decades-old theory describing how magnetism behaves in ultra-thin materials.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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Griffler’s plane towed us high above the foothills on a thin gray rope.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Sam Bennett scored with 35 seconds left to cut the deficit back to one but Florida could get no closer.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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That deal, which required Iran to limit its nuclear program by, among other things, cutting enrichment levels and reducing centrifuges, took effect in 2016 and was due to expire 10 years after it was adopted.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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If exposed, find fresh air, rinse your eyes with room-temperature water for 10 to 15 minutes, remove contaminated clothing, and wash your body with soap and water.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
25 Feb. 2026
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Mercury exposure in humans, which can affect the brain, cardiovascular and nervous systems, often occurs through consumption of contaminated fish and shellfish.—
Connor Giffin,
Louisville Courier Journal,
20 Feb. 2026
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While speculation has focused on the possibility of two Republicans advancing, the more likely scenario is that only one GOP candidate reaches November — and does so weakened.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Feb. 2026
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The effect occurs because friction between grains drops sharply under fast loads, weakening the internal force networks that normally support the material.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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Friday, March 6, Beef Taco, tortilla, beans, corn, mixed fruit, milk.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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With roommates, protect your privacy by setting clear times for talks, and ask for commitments in writing to avoid mixed signals.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Dilute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilute. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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