as in cutting
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 diluting
The result was the Kings having one of the slowest, oldest and least skilled defense corps in the NHL, diluting what had been the core strength of their roster in recent years and the fulcrum of their check-for-chances system.
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Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
Make a mopping solution by diluting laundry detergent with water.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
Translators are not auxiliary figures but co-witnesses, extending the reach of these voices without diluting their force.
—Alex Averbuch, Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
Capturing and feeding this CO₂ to microbes sidesteps the significant energy penalty of diluting it with air while also removing pollutants.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, garlic oil is produced by distilling raw garlic and diluting it in vegetable oil.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
This mid-decade redraw specifically targeted Precinct 2, diluting the voting power of minority communities by ‘cracking’ neighborhoods and ‘packing’ voters to gain political power.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Rather than diluting specific cultural elements, Ota maintains that preserving local intensity while creating accessible entry points through subtitles and editing allows authentic engagement.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Spielberg stayed put, accepting the constraints of the major studios without diluting his artistic ambitions.
—Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
Make a mopping solution by diluting laundry detergent with water.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
Translators are not auxiliary figures but co-witnesses, extending the reach of these voices without diluting their force.
—Alex Averbuch, Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
Capturing and feeding this CO₂ to microbes sidesteps the significant energy penalty of diluting it with air while also removing pollutants.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, garlic oil is produced by distilling raw garlic and diluting it in vegetable oil.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
This mid-decade redraw specifically targeted Precinct 2, diluting the voting power of minority communities by ‘cracking’ neighborhoods and ‘packing’ voters to gain political power.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Rather than diluting specific cultural elements, Ota maintains that preserving local intensity while creating accessible entry points through subtitles and editing allows authentic engagement.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Spielberg stayed put, accepting the constraints of the major studios without diluting his artistic ambitions.
—Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diluting
Verb
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That deal, which required Iran to limit its nuclear program by, among other things, cutting enrichment levels and reducing centrifuges, took effect in 2016 and was due to expire 10 years after it was adopted.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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Start by cutting the lawn very low and raking the planting area to remove the clippings, dead grass, and other debris.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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The settlement continues Oklahoma’s progress in holding poultry companies accountable for polluting the Illinois River Watershed, Drummond said.—
Barbara Hoberock,
Oklahoman,
26 Feb. 2026
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Others live and work near polluting freeways.—
Dorany Pineda,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Three successive Gators singled to start the inning, loading the bases with no outs.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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Dallas is fortunate to have Lian Bichsel back in the lineup for the first time since November, but Nill may want to add another top-four defenseman at the deadline, loading up before a deep playoff run.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
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After infecting a host’s skin, the fungus disrupts the body’s electrolytes through a disease called chytridiomycosis.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
25 Feb. 2026
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Study limitations The study examined just one bacterial strain from one cave sample, and there is no evidence that the ancient microbe is currently infecting people or spreading, the researchers noted.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Of the city’s more than 700 hotels, more than 300 are smaller, select-service or three-star properties, the very segment most likely to see declining rates and thinning margins as the World Cup nears.—
Vijay Dandapani,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Women are at higher risk of stroke with the rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation than men, but women receive less blood-thinning and rhythm-control treatment than men.—
Elizabeth Cooney,
STAT,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The concentration of power in one person, the undermining of elections, disregarding the rule of law, the weakening checks and balances, and replacing constitutional loyalty with personal loyalty.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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The arrogance seen in 2010 is now also on display in how Lawson-Remer is making the case for weakening term limits as part of broader changes that would give the board’s Democratic majority (and its union allies) even more clout.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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There’s a rich commonality between him and Venus that could be explored here—who’s manipulating Rika more?—
Sarah Chihaya,
New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2026
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Epstein offered to host Mandelson in a New York apartment in 2009, about five months before the two discussed by email manipulating then-British premier Gordon Brown to step down.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Cindy Sommer — Todd’s widow, accused of poisoning her husband.—
Dateline NBC,
NBC news,
2 Mar. 2026
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Lauber’s testimony Thursday is pivotal to the prosecution of Kouri Richins, who is accused of poisoning her husband with a lethal dose of fentanyl.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Diluting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diluting. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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