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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 dilutes
Now, Perez said branches are leaving the union because of high turnover in retail banking, which dilutes the original union-supporting staff and allows the company to re-educate new hires with anti-union talking points.
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Chase Jordan
april 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
But as the Universe keeps on expanding, the spatial curvature still dilutes, the same way that a small Pringles chip has a greater amount of curvature than a large horse’s saddle.
—Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
No measurable impact on marine life or the local environment was detected, as the radioactive material dilutes rapidly in seawater.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
The plans allow existing stockholders to buy shares at a steep discount, which dilutes the value and voting power of new share purchases.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
While most vegetables contain 80 to 90 percent water, overwatering adds too much moisture and dilutes the flavor of the harvest.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
Emma Basch, PsyD, a clinical psychologist, agrees, expressing concern that tying self-care to allowance dilutes the concept and does not help kids internalize that caring for themselves is not a job they will ever be paid for, but a way of showing themselves respect and care.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 7 Feb. 2026
The judge said one district dilutes the votes of Blacks and Latinos.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 21 Jan. 2026
Democrats have pointed to these facts as evidence that the map dilutes the voting power of minorities and may even be an intentional racial gerrymander.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 8 Dec. 2025
Chase Jordan
april 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
But as the Universe keeps on expanding, the spatial curvature still dilutes, the same way that a small Pringles chip has a greater amount of curvature than a large horse’s saddle.
—Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
No measurable impact on marine life or the local environment was detected, as the radioactive material dilutes rapidly in seawater.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
The plans allow existing stockholders to buy shares at a steep discount, which dilutes the value and voting power of new share purchases.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
While most vegetables contain 80 to 90 percent water, overwatering adds too much moisture and dilutes the flavor of the harvest.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
Emma Basch, PsyD, a clinical psychologist, agrees, expressing concern that tying self-care to allowance dilutes the concept and does not help kids internalize that caring for themselves is not a job they will ever be paid for, but a way of showing themselves respect and care.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 7 Feb. 2026
The judge said one district dilutes the votes of Blacks and Latinos.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 21 Jan. 2026
Democrats have pointed to these facts as evidence that the map dilutes the voting power of minorities and may even be an intentional racial gerrymander.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 8 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dilutes
Verb
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Fertilizer runoff pollutes water sources and fuels toxic algae blooms.—
Frank Morris,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2026
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As my colleague Iris Kwok explains, that’s due to the state’s higher taxes and stricter requirements for cleaner, more expensive gas that pollutes.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Similar to airline tickets or ride-sharing fares, prices may rise when demand exceeds available seats and fall when demand weakens.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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This shift ignores local differences and weakens a decentralized model that has allowed rules to be tailored to the realities of each state.—
Cláudia Nunes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sometimes a quiz page loads slowly, and completing quizzes requires excessive clicking.—
Jill Duffy,
PC Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
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This app generates a virtual computer, which then loads a computer operating system such as Microsoft’s flagship.—
Dwight Silverman,
Houston Chronicle,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The former is caused by bacteria that infects the protective lining of the brain and spinal cord, which can lead to inflammation.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Mumps infects the salivary glands below the ears.—
Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Rangers will need to carry Baumler on the major league roster for the entire season, or send him back to the Baltimore Orioles, which thins some of their flexibility.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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And over time, the barrage will likely become less effective and more deadly to civilians – as the target list thins out and the items the Americans and Israelis need to hit become more enmeshed in civilian life.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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To release a budget that increases money only for the military and then cuts domestic programs is not a great pitch.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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This cuts across every possible category of our collective aspirations for a better Chicago.—
Gia Biagi,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Reinhart’s Apple is a deliciously deadly mystery wrapped in sequins and pure unadulterated attitude, as Tung’s Pumpkin subtly manipulates the group to get to the bottom of a past incident that weighs on her personally, despite her new friends being oblivious to her true identity.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
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The film is being released as newsrooms shrink, the mainstream media consolidates and social media manipulates the meaning of truth.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Sensing Scarlet’s resolve to destroy him, Claudius poisons her.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Dilutes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilutes. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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