1
as in dilute
not containing very much of some important element
to clean the bird feeder, soak it in a solution of diluted bleach
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as in polluted
containing foreign or lower-grade substances
a diluted solution of sulfuric acid
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as in thinned
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 diluted
Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Wash berries and apples with a diluted vinegar rinse to get rid of any bacteria and prevent mold growth.
—Kristin Corpuz, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2026
Andy McGrath, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
In Williams, plaintiffs alleged that those district lines diluted minority voting strength in violation of the state constitutional requirement to protect minority voters in communities where minority voters can’t elect their preferred candidates when voting is highly polarized.
—Jeffrey M. Wice, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
To start cleaning, simply fill its rear tank with a diluted mixture of its cleaning solution and water, select an attachment, and voilà!
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Wash berries and apples with a diluted vinegar rinse to get rid of any bacteria and prevent mold growth.
—Kristin Corpuz, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
Vaughters does not think the potential ingress of a title partner could see this quirky personality diluted.
—Andy McGrath, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
In Williams, plaintiffs alleged that those district lines diluted minority voting strength in violation of the state constitutional requirement to protect minority voters in communities where minority voters can’t elect their preferred candidates when voting is highly polarized.
—Jeffrey M. Wice, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diluted
Adjective
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Second, a dilute hydrochloric acid is used to dissolve the remaining lithium and the transition metals—nickel, cobalt, and manganese.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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For example, Wilson’s team is exploring whether dilute acids speed up weathering.—
Robert F. Service,
Science | AAAS,
3 Sep. 2020
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Weather officials urge people to limit their outdoor activity as much as possible, especially those with existing health issues, to avoid breathing in the polluted air.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Caleb Roberts, the director of Downwinders at Risk, said once again, the most vulnerable and polluted communities are left behind.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Winter tends to be the best time to get rid of honeysuckle because the foliage has thinned.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
19 Feb. 2026
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Motherhood thinned my attention, but not entirely.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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To remove the wax, wipe out softened wax with paper towels, add cotton balls to absorb the liquid wax, or let the wax harden and remove it by popping it out with a thin plastic spatula.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
16 Feb. 2026
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The procedure uses a thin, flexible catheter introduced through a small incision in the femoral artery near the groin.—
MemorialCare,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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Leptospirosis can also be found in contaminated water or soil and is spread by rodents.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
30 Jan. 2026
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Dealing with repairs because of the contaminated gas?—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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Roads like Brook Forest could be so loaded up that people might drive on both sides of the road to exit in a real fire threat.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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From there, the Aggies (2-0) loaded the bases for shortstop Boston Kellner, who doubled home a run to push the lead to 5-0.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Feb. 2026
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The morning after her whirlwind day, Johnson talked to TIME about her life-changing Games, the mixed emotions of winning a downhill on the same day teammate Lindsey Vonn broke her leg in a scary crash, and her ski-racing future.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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She is widely regarded as Britain’s first Black supermodel of mixed heritage.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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In the men's singles final in figure skating, the NBC telecast just cut to a shot of American Max Naumov, who was juggling a soccer ball.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Catherine’s brother Hindley, a vicious bully whose abuse is part of what drives Cathy and Heathcliff so closely together, is cut entirely, his role combined with Catherine’s father.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Diluted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diluted. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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