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
For healthy adults interested in safely trying the method, the nutritionist suggests mixing 1 tablespoon of plain, unflavored gelatin powder in hot water, diluting it with room-temperature water or herbal tea, and drinking it 15 to 30 minutes before a single daily meal.
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Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Beyond cannabis itself, alcohol and pharmaceuticals compete for the same discretionary dollar, further diluting the addressable market.
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Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
The potential pitfall of that is diluting Walker’s effectiveness at his primary position.
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Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Founded by veteran producer and executive Michael Africk, the company is positioning itself at the forefront of efforts to expand J-pop’s reach beyond its traditional strongholds without diluting the cultural identity that makes the genre distinct.
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Spin Staff,
SPIN,
15 June 2026
The Supreme Court asked the lower court to look at its recent ruling in Louisiana, which weakened the Voting Rights Act — a law that previously placed sharp limits on states’ diluting the power of minority voters.
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Kaylah Jackson,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
In his letter, Markey said using surplus plutonium to produce energy would be significantly more expensive than diluting and disposing of it — the method the federal government was previously using to deal with the waste.
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Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
Last quarter , the narrative against Palo Alto Networks was all its dealmaking was diluting earnings too much.
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Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
That was always my big fear about this season—that as exciting as the early episodes were, those high-profile exits were diluting the cast and leaving us with players that we, as viewers, were not fully invested in.
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Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Beyond cannabis itself, alcohol and pharmaceuticals compete for the same discretionary dollar, further diluting the addressable market.
—
Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
The potential pitfall of that is diluting Walker’s effectiveness at his primary position.
—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Founded by veteran producer and executive Michael Africk, the company is positioning itself at the forefront of efforts to expand J-pop’s reach beyond its traditional strongholds without diluting the cultural identity that makes the genre distinct.
—
Spin Staff,
SPIN,
15 June 2026
The Supreme Court asked the lower court to look at its recent ruling in Louisiana, which weakened the Voting Rights Act — a law that previously placed sharp limits on states’ diluting the power of minority voters.
—
Kaylah Jackson,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
In his letter, Markey said using surplus plutonium to produce energy would be significantly more expensive than diluting and disposing of it — the method the federal government was previously using to deal with the waste.
—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
Last quarter , the narrative against Palo Alto Networks was all its dealmaking was diluting earnings too much.
—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
That was always my big fear about this season—that as exciting as the early episodes were, those high-profile exits were diluting the cast and leaving us with players that we, as viewers, were not fully invested in.
—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diluting
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The interim agreement to end the Iran war has already reopened the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran effectively closed, cutting the global economy off from significant supplies of oil and natural gas.
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But after the cost-cutting trade of Jonathan Greenard to Philadelphia, the depth chart for the edge rusher spots is thin.
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In a highly unusual move, the US Justice Department has urged a federalcourt to throw out a lawsuit against Elon Musk’s company xAI for its use of polluting gas turbines — sparking concerns the government is trying to undermine the ability of individuals or communities to sue polluters.
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Perversely, this exemption may encourage companies to switch to highly-polluting diesel engines to avoid idling fines.
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Charles Brooks admitted to retrieving and loading a handgun and chambering a round before trying to separate the two women, the news release stated.
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The same rumors that started last summer about schools loading up on transfers are circulating again this summer.
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Unlike measles outbreaks in Texas, South Carolina and Arizona, the spread in Utah has been tough to contain to one region — infecting undervaccinated communities in nearly every county.
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Instead of targeting machines through the BIOS or master boot record, one such bootkit attacked Mac OS X systems by infecting the EFI, a package of firmware that started the boot process.
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Dermatologists and hairstylists break down the most common causes of thinning hair and how to protect fine strands while wearing braids.
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Some other great ways to use it include thinning it with lemon juice and water for a salad dressing, drizzling it over roasted cauliflower or sweet potato, swirling it into a savory oatmeal, or using it as the base for noodle sauces.
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The hurricane-weakening effects of El Niño may be positive for property and casualty insurers in the Northern Hemisphere.
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An unpopular war, a structurally sound economy, but maybe GDP weakening, unemployment strong, but consumer confidence weakening.
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But Swedish intelligence recently alleged the country was manipulating economic data and that the true inflation rate could be much higher, perhaps as high as 15%.
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Fears of government officials manipulating world events – including the Iran war – to make a quick buck.
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One of Robinson's attorneys, Kathryn Nester, also represented Kouri Richins, who was convicted of poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, in March 2022.
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Lewis was accused of poisoning two white female housemates, assaulted by a white mob in response to the charge, and acquitted in court, only to then be accused of stealing art supplies and prohibited from reënrolling.
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“Diluting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diluting. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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