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
While cleaning vinegar is prized for its strength, experts sometimes recommend diluting it with water.
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Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 25 Jan. 2026
In a similar lawsuit, Texas Democrats challenged a congressional map drawn by Republicans, arguing that the map likely discriminates against Hispanic and Black Texans by diluting their votes in the upcoming election.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
There are ways to enjoy juice without spiking your blood sugar, including by diluting the juice with water.
—Health, 9 Jan. 2026
The Olympics’ ability to spread itself out without diluting its iconic character will be worth following all February long.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The smell will fade overtime as the blinds begin to dry, but diluting vinegar with water helps minimize the potency of the scent.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Never drink apple cider vinegar without diluting it first, as the acidity can damage your tooth enamel and may even burn your throat.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 15 Dec. 2025
Repeat diluting, melting wax, and filling cups until the mold is filled.
—Janna Oberdorf, Parents, 15 Dec. 2025
One case, brought by the Elias Law Group representing a group of Democratic voters, argues the state's current maps are discriminatory against Democrats by concentrating most of the party's voters in two districts while diluting the rest among districts that favor Republicans.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 25 Jan. 2026
In a similar lawsuit, Texas Democrats challenged a congressional map drawn by Republicans, arguing that the map likely discriminates against Hispanic and Black Texans by diluting their votes in the upcoming election.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
There are ways to enjoy juice without spiking your blood sugar, including by diluting the juice with water.
—Health, 9 Jan. 2026
The Olympics’ ability to spread itself out without diluting its iconic character will be worth following all February long.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The smell will fade overtime as the blinds begin to dry, but diluting vinegar with water helps minimize the potency of the scent.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Never drink apple cider vinegar without diluting it first, as the acidity can damage your tooth enamel and may even burn your throat.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 15 Dec. 2025
Repeat diluting, melting wax, and filling cups until the mold is filled.
—Janna Oberdorf, Parents, 15 Dec. 2025
One case, brought by the Elias Law Group representing a group of Democratic voters, argues the state's current maps are discriminatory against Democrats by concentrating most of the party's voters in two districts while diluting the rest among districts that favor Republicans.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diluting
Verb
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Beijing has responded with a flurry of economic pressure, including cutting flights and warning citizens against traveling to Japan.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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Last year marked a strong one for stock returns, despite a macroeconomic backdrop largely characterized by rising volatility amid escalating global tensions and a Federal Reserve rate cutting cycle.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
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Florida’s approach for policing water contamination amounts to an honor system that protects polluting industries — including agriculture and development, whose representatives lobby heavily in Tallahassee, the Times found.—
Bethany Barnes,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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Chemical rockets put out huge plumes of polluting exhaust, and for a massive machine like the SpaceX Starship, with 33 first-stage engines, that can add up—especially with hundreds of launches planned.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Adding 1/2 cup to your washer drum before loading in dirty laundry will help boost the cleaning properties of your detergent.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2026
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Caron added that the crew member involved was reportedly assisting ground staff by loading items as an extra set of hands and may have been left unaccounted for when the doors closed.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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Well, this research team from Yale found that their laboratory noses could produce interferons that could then keep the rhinovirus from infecting cells and thus limit the spread of the virus.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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As the train departs, a sick woman begins transitioning into a zombie — and infecting everyone around her.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Jan. 2026
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The data suggests a sector where commitment runs deep, but patience is thinning.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Last November, a report from state wildlife officials found blood-thinning rat poisons in more than 69 percent of wildlife tested, including 95 percent of mountain lions and 100 percent of golden eagles.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Milk, butter and cheese prices on the wholesale market and at grocery stores have decreased slightly due to oversupply and weakening consumer demand.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
9 Jan. 2026
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This suggests consumers enter 2026 with continuing concerns over high prices and weakening labor market conditions.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Using Henry's good nature … by lying to him, by manipulating him.—
Natalie Morales,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Uhlaender accused the Canadian team and its coach, Joe Cecchini, of intentionally withdrawing the athletes, deliberately manipulating the field to benefit one of their own sliders’ bids for qualification.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Attorneys for a Utah children's book author accused of poisoning her husband to death are accusing members of the prosecution team of witness intimidation, just weeks before jury selection is set to begin in her high-profile murder trial.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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In the novel, the story instead concludes aboard the Princess Andromeda cruise ship, where Luke is tricked into confessing to poisoning Thalia’s tree, clearing Chiron’s name.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Diluting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diluting. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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