DILUTES Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

dilutes

verb

present tense third-person singular of dilute

as in pollutes

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of dilutes Shaking the gin and lemon juice with simple syrup and ice properly dilutes the cocktail and adds a delicate sweetness. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026 In her view, turning storied hotels into social-media backdrops dilutes the exclusivity that defining properties once guaranteed. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026 First, the plume dilutes as cleaner background air mixes into it. — Michael A. Robinson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026 The maneuver also dilutes heavily Republican districts, as some GOP legislators have warned. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 When a company dilutes its shareholders, the stock’s value has a high probability of declining. — David Capablanca, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Instead, the new exhibit dilutes the story of slavery by surrounding it with material that has little to do with the President’s House at all, such as biographies of individual Founders and the ins and outs of various constitutional structures. — John Garrison Marks, The Atlantic, 25 July 2026 The salt dilutes in the water so that the berries won’t absorb any salinity during the brief soak. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 July 2026 Furthermore, using standard drones introduces downwash from the propellers, which stirs up and dilutes the gas plumes required for measurement. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dilutes

Verb

The usual analogy is that generative AI and LLMs are akin to a factory that pollutes local waters.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
The Chenab River runs red with blood while poison pollutes the five rivers of Punjab and spreads through the fertile soil.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026

Definition of pollutes

Verb

Each decision to move work overseas further weakens the economic conditions needed to sustain domestic capacity.

— George Whittier, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
However, Bernstein pointed out that even if the global AI trade weakens, India is unlikely to see any major reversal of foreign capital flows.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of weakens

Verb

The main sleeper pod packs down small to store easily at home, then loads neatly into small and midsize vans only to burst out the tailgate at camp and create an instant bedroom.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026
Either use a fragile design that loads atoms well but breaks under high heat conditions or a sturdy design that handles heat well but not the atoms.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of loads

Verb

The one bit of irony is that, despite the rugged features, the SoundLink Max actually sounds better indoors, as the bass thins out if there are no walls for the sound to bounce off of.

— BestReviews, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
In this cosmic battle, dark energy appears to be winning — expanding our universe over trillions of years until everything thins and smooths out into almost nothingness.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of thins

Verb

The series follows Mónica, a newly qualified lawyer who learns to defraud clients, manipulates her family to secure an inheritance, then betrays her mentor.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
In an interview with the Shade Room last year, Knight’s son, Shanga Hankerson, claimed McDowell pushed the singer into performing and manipulates her.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of manipulates

Verb

Set in 2029 in a future where no mutants have been born in 25 years, Jackman plays an older, grizzlier Wolverine, one whose healing factor is fading as his adamantium skeleton slowly poisons him.

— Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Aug. 2026
Any infection can progress to a systemic disease that poisons the blood and body.

— RJ Mackenzie, Popular Science, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of poisons

Browse Nearby Words

diluted

dilutes

diluting

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Dilutes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilutes. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of dilutes

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

confabulate

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

More Commonly Mispronounced Words

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Sept. 25

Popular

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Games & Quizzes