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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2
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
Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
Applebee’s record basic and diluted earnings per share also grew 20% in that year.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2025
Certain beverages like matcha lattes may have less tannins because they're diluted with milk or water, and ceremonial grade matcha may have fewer tannins than culinary grade.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
To pack an extra punch in your cleaner, add in a few cups of diluted vinegar.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
Applebee’s record basic and diluted earnings per share also grew 20% in that year.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
That has knock-on effects, since things like the carbon emissions associated with, say, building the hardware gets diluted out by the fact that the hardware can handle far more queries over the course of its useful lifetime.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2025
Certain beverages like matcha lattes may have less tannins because they're diluted with milk or water, and ceremonial grade matcha may have fewer tannins than culinary grade.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diluted
Adjective
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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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The company reported a net loss during the first quarter of $3.9 million, or 11 cents diluted loss per share, compared to a net income of $4.3 million, or 12 cents dilute earnings per share over the same period last year.—
Paul Takahashi,
Houston Chronicle,
5 June 2018
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Another, paradoxical, factor that could be contributing to this rise is our steadily less polluted atmosphere.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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The port planned to use it to clean up and remediate polluted areas, build facilities for handling the turbine parts, dredge the waterway and build a larger wharf capable of handling pieces of steel longer than a football field.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The crowds thinned, the queues got easier, and the audiences lost their initial edge-of-seat poise, relaxing back into their seats.—
Blake Simons,
IndieWire,
6 Sep. 2025
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But the shoulder season in fall is often an ideal time to squeeze in a trip when the crowds have thinned, the weather’s still reliable, and the prices deliver much more value.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
21 Aug. 2025
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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Pair the duo with fairy lights, a thin linen runner, and more faux foliage to create a stunning seasonal scene.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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In communities without clean water, families often burn wood to boil contaminated water, contributing to both deforestation and emissions.—
Sivan Yaari,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Great Lakes Legacy Act — which aims to address areas of concern in the basin where longtime industrial contamination has caused environmental degradation — has funded 34 remediation projects across the region since 2004, removing or capping almost 7 million cubic yards of contaminated sediment.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The New York Yankees loaded the bases in the fifth inning Tuesday against Valdez at Houston's Daikin Park.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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These tools typically consist of two handles that are spring loaded.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Broader Global Picture While Europe dominates the headlines, the global market landscape presents a mixed picture.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Reviews were mixed, but that rarely makes a difference for the genre of horror.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Initially lined up outside, Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones quickly cut inside to beat the right tackle.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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On the northeast of the fire, by Sugar Pine Mountain, crews worked in steep, inaccessible terrain to bring containment lines into the natural rock bluff, trying to cut the fire off south of the Wishon Reservoir for the protection of the critical hydroelectric infrastructure.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Diluted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diluted. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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