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
Try diluting it with water if the taste is too much for you.
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Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 9 Mar. 2026
There was also a miscommunication in the box that let Tim Ream let a ball go instead of attacking it; there was also a rare bad touch by Biel diluting his chance at a clear 1-on-1 with the Austin FC goalkeeper.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2026
Just like the process at the dairy, a first step in making ice cream is diluting the heavy cream with milk to its finished fat content, 10%.
—Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 9 Mar. 2026
There was also a miscommunication in the box that let Tim Ream let a ball go instead of attacking it; there was also a rare bad touch by Biel diluting his chance at a clear 1-on-1 with the Austin FC goalkeeper.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2026
Just like the process at the dairy, a first step in making ice cream is diluting the heavy cream with milk to its finished fat content, 10%.
—Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diluting
Verb
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After cutting direct military aid to Ukraine last year, Washington even reached out to Kyiv for its expertise in countering Iranian drones, which Russia uses to attack it.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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During one spurt, the freshman put up eight points in less than four minutes, cutting UCLA’s lead to 11.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cows are responsible for many millions of pounds of nitrogen every year, polluting Florida’s springs, rivers and estuaries.—
Harper West,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 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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Aramco has been redirecting oil cargoes to Red Sea facilities on Saudi Arabia’s west coast to avoid the Strait of Hormuz, with eight supertankers loading from the area this month.—
Christine Burke,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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Yes, blueberries are great, but the key isn’t loading up on a single fruit.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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People who develop symptoms after an exposure should call before seeking medical care, to reduce the odds of infecting others.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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As the train departs, a sick woman begins transitioning into a zombie — and infecting everyone around her.—
Ilana Gordon,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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The wet-look bob By scraping hair away from the face and gathering it at the back of the head, a slick wet-look bob is a chic way to disguise thinning hair.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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China’s leveling playing field Beyond seasonality, BYD’s thinning lead in domestic sales suggests a leveling in China’s EV playing field, as offerings from its competitors grow increasingly appealing to consumers.—
Matthew Chin,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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That hasn’t happened, and attacks continue to fly, potentially weakening the eventual GOP nominee.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Bank of England officials will now have to weigh the risks of weakening demand in the UK economy, against surging oil and gas prices.—
Irina Anghel,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For example gerrymandering, or the practice of manipulating electoral district boundaries to favor one political party, is an ongoing, albeit controversial tactic among both Democrats and Republicans.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The skills could include tasks such as folding boxes, assembling components, or even manipulating objects, activities that still remain challenging for many robotic systems.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Chronic mold poisoning our children.—
Sumathy Kumar,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Through the years, there have been more oil spills, but also toxic algae blooms poisoning sea creatures with domoic acid and disease outbreaks, unusual stranding events that would fill the center to maximum capacity.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Diluting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diluting. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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