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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
Too many companies try to achieve a laundry list of objectives, resulting in a diluted and less-effective program.
—Erika Andersson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Sometimes, these ideas are diluted and trickle down into the prevailing trends of the day.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
If your napkin is saturated in grease, soaking it in a diluted vinegar mixture will help remove the greasy feel and smell while also softening the fibers.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
Too many companies try to achieve a laundry list of objectives, resulting in a diluted and less-effective program.
—Erika Andersson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
The redistricting stemmed from a 2022 lawsuit brought by the Mississippi NAACP, alleging that the state had diluted Black voting power despite Black residents comprising about 40 percent of the population.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Sometimes, these ideas are diluted and trickle down into the prevailing trends of the day.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
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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
Adjective
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The state also has an above average number of polluted waterways and more coal ash ponds — small, toxic water bodies near coal plants where poisonous refuse is discarded — than any other state.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
6 Jan. 2026
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Webster believes that Bongino and Patel have become polluted by the same swamp that Trump has again and again vowed to clean up.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
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Sour cream dressing Tracing back to Central and Eastern Europe, sour cream dressing is thinned with lemon juice or vinegar, brightened with Dijon mustard and sometimes sweetened with sugar and paprika for dressings that shine on potato or egg salads.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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During the fall months, when the crowds have thinned, visitors have an array of accommodations to choose from.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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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,
10 Jan. 2026
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Yimobra Memory Foam Bath Mat, $9 with Prime The bath mat is made from memory foam that feels plush underfoot and cushions each step, unlike thin cotton mats.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Major soil removal underway Meerbott said restoring the park has become a priority as crews work to remove contaminated soil.—
Marybel Rodriguez,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Leptospirosis can also be found in contaminated water or soil and is spread by rodents.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The entire Winnipeg Jets team left the bench to surround Fleury as he was loaded onto the stretcher.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The extension loaded its own logo, extracted the hidden code and executed it silently.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Participants can sculpt with air-dry clay, paint on canvas, or craft a collage or mixed-media piece such as a design vision board.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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The experience left them with mixed emotions.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Carolina cut the lead 17-14 at halftime after a 1-yard touchdown run by Hubbard and a 16-yard scramble by Young, the second-longest TD run of his career.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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This same staff cut him to make room for a waiver-wire claim before the start of the 2024 season.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Diluted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diluted. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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