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
Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
The state tried to incorporate as many voices as possible, which is admirable in some ways, but diluted rural hospitals’ message, Stansbury said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2025
Honey may be diluted with cheaper sweeteners, like high-fructose corn syrup.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
After pruning, feed your money tree with a diluted solution of balanced houseplant fertilizer.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
The state tried to incorporate as many voices as possible, which is admirable in some ways, but diluted rural hospitals’ message, Stansbury said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Department of Justice sued Texas in 2021, alleging its maps diluted minority voting power, but the case ended before any ruling.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2025
Honey may be diluted with cheaper sweeteners, like high-fructose corn syrup.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diluted
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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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The grants are expected to help clean up 75 acres of polluted lands and create 1,500 housing units, in addition to new school spaces and commercial areas.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
27 Jan. 2026
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As to the environment, white phosphorus destroyed fruit, vegetable and olive harvests, burned agricultural lands and left them polluted.—
Josiane Yazbeck,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2026
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The mood at the event was giddy, even as the crowd thinned.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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There was growing sentiment, though, that defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz had emerged as the favorite, especially as the list of candidates thinned out.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Once markets started moving lower, thin liquidity intensified such price movements, according to several analysts who provided input for this article.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Brush top of crust with egg, then sprinkle remaining ⅓ cup sliced almonds over in a thin layer.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 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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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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But since then Boston has loaded up, with Garrett Crochet, Ranger Suarez, Sonny Gray and Bello expected to lead a staff that could rank among the game’s elite.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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It gets loaded onto the truck and sent to Moscow, to be sold via Moscow to Astrakhan.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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An 80-acre bayfront site, once home to Burger King’s global headquarters, is set to be transformed from an aging office park into an expansive mixed-use development.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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Belize’s health care system receives mixed reviews from expats.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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With the benefit of hindsight, analysts and investors have blamed much of Kraft Heinz’s downward spiral on the brutal cost-cutting strategy imposed after the merger.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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Beijing has spent decades growing its trade ties and bankrolling projects in the region, to boost transportation links and cut energy costs – cementing its own influence along the way.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Diluted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diluted. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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