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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.
—Carolyln Wilke, sacbee, 30 June 2017
Josh Kendall, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Founded by veteran producer and executive Michael Africk, the company is positioning itself at the forefront of efforts to expand J-pop’s reach beyond its traditional strongholds without diluting the cultural identity that makes the genre distinct.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 15 June 2026
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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 potential pitfall of that is diluting Walker’s effectiveness at his primary position.
—Josh Kendall, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Founded by veteran producer and executive Michael Africk, the company is positioning itself at the forefront of efforts to expand J-pop’s reach beyond its traditional strongholds without diluting the cultural identity that makes the genre distinct.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dilute
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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.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
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The net loss was $14 million, or 13 cents per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $15 million, or 13 cents per diluted share, in the prior year.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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There, Marlon must cross the polluted waters of the festering Guanabara Bay in search of a former commander turned messianic cult leader to stop the spread of their paramilitary group.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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Although everyone breathes polluted air, children, elderly, and historically disadvantaged communities are hurt the most.—
Chris Hartmann,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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Compared with synthetic fibers, which slough off microplastics that pollute waterways, land and air, natural fibers can be grown or raised in ways that sequester carbon, improve soil health and reduce inputs like pesticides, resulting in a lower environmental footprint, Pingree said.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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This is because hot sunny conditions also aid the formation of super pollutants, like tropospheric zone, black carbon and methane, which pollute the air, causing impacting human health and damage to crops.—
Jamie Hailstone,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
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Tree was recognizable for his bright fashion, mullet haircut with prominent bangs, thin mustache and encouraging outlook.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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People can become infected by breathing in that contaminated air or touching the contaminated surface and then touching your eyes, nose or mouth.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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No method is completely foolproof, so avoiding contaminated water remains the safest strategy.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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The current unrest first erupted in May after Paz cut long-standing fuel subsidies to shrink the deficit.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Some analysts expect Apple could benefit as manufacturers of Android devices cut specs or raise prices.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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Many with mixed backgrounds switched allegiances when turning senior, following their heart – or their ambition.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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For many Haitian fans, there were mixed emotions in a country that has long had a soft spot for Brazil’s soccer team.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
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All three of those protagonists have been weakened in their roles by what has gone on.—
Nasser Hussain,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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“Dilute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilute. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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