Definition of dilutednext

diluted

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verb

past tense of dilute

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of diluted
Adjective
That framing, blanket as functional substitute rather than diluted imitation, is what researchers need before designing longer trials. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026 If lily pollen or another substance is on a cat’s coat, Wahlen recommends wiping it away or washing the area with diluted dish soap to prevent ingestion during grooming. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
Weed that exceeds the state’s pesticide limits is destroyed, diluted or converted into products with higher pesticide allowances, such as edibles. — Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026 The brand introduced its 30-Year-Old collection last year with its Limited Release bourbon, diluted to 109 proof. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for diluted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diluted
Adjective
  • Finally, the third recruits seaweed to gather minerals that are otherwise too dilute to chase.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026
  • Clean and disinfect your pruning shears between working on each plant by dipping them into a dilute 10% solution of chlorine bleach water or rubbing alcohol.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Adjective
  • New Delhi and its metropolitan region, home to more than 30 million people, regularly rank among the world’s most polluted areas during winter.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Generations of Black children lived, learned, and played on the polluted land.
    — Yona Gavino, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Fire thinned out young trees that couldn’t be supported through California’s frequent droughts and favored large trees with thick bark, which tolerate fire.
    — Laurie Wayburn, Oc Register, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Most ferroelectric materials lose that behavior when thinned below about 10 nanometers.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Humanoid learns factory Gallop’s initial assignment involves packing 15 different motherboard accessories, many of which are small, thin, and enclosed in transparent plastic bags.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
  • If the acting races are thin, the director’s chair is nearly empty.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • The agency said flooding heightened the ‌risk of contaminated water, while standing water gave mosquitoes and pests ​more places to breed.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Although the study did not directly link hospital wastewater to human infections, Larsson said resistant bacteria could potentially reach people through contaminated water.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The team loaded Gwen onto the ambulance and flipped on the sirens and lights.
    — Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Today’s college football slate is loaded from start to finish.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Founded in 2017, Kensington focuses on acquiring, developing, and redeveloping retail and mixed-use projects across the United States, according to its website.
    — Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The temperatures will also dip by the end the week as much colder air is pulled into the region keeping Philly in the upper 40's on Friday but cold enough in the far western Poconos for some festive flakes and mixed precipitation.
    — Tammie Souza, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Early in the second quarter, Chisholm Trail found the end zone on a 55-yard touchdown pass, cutting the margin to 21-14 heading into halftime.
    — Ryan Hunt, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Nov. 2026
  • Within moments of picking up the phone and without even any real prompting, Kylee Russell was cutting right to the chase.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 14 Nov. 2026

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“Diluted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diluted. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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