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as in polluted
containing foreign or lower-grade substances
genuine maple syrup thinned with corn syrup
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as in thin
not containing very much of some important element
the thinned iced tea that the restaurant serves is barely distinguishable from water
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as in diluted
to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances
thinned the cream with milk but didn't tell anyone
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Recent Examples of thinned
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
But beef prices soared — up 24% over five years — as drought has thinned herds and production costs have soared.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Rortvedt didn’t even notice the gem Yamamoto was putting together until at least the sixth, when the crowd surrounding him and Yamamoto between innings thinned out.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
The crowds thinned, the queues got easier, and the audiences lost their initial edge-of-seat poise, relaxing back into their seats.
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
But the shoulder season in fall is often an ideal time to squeeze in a trip when the crowds have thinned, the weather’s still reliable, and the prices deliver much more value.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 Aug. 2025
Snowpack has thinned, rivers like the Colorado are stretched and some communities are eyeing every possible way to enhance water supplies, no matter how small.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Fares have climbed, competition has thinned, and new entrants often struggle to survive.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
At 23 weeks, while at a routine ultrasound, doctors told Merton that her cervix had thinned considerably and immediately admitted her to the hospital.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
By early September, the crowds have thinned, but the weather stays balmy, with temperatures in the 70s well into October.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
But beef prices soared — up 24% over five years — as drought has thinned herds and production costs have soared.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Rortvedt didn’t even notice the gem Yamamoto was putting together until at least the sixth, when the crowd surrounding him and Yamamoto between innings thinned out.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
The crowds thinned, the queues got easier, and the audiences lost their initial edge-of-seat poise, relaxing back into their seats.
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
But the shoulder season in fall is often an ideal time to squeeze in a trip when the crowds have thinned, the weather’s still reliable, and the prices deliver much more value.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 Aug. 2025
Snowpack has thinned, rivers like the Colorado are stretched and some communities are eyeing every possible way to enhance water supplies, no matter how small.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Fares have climbed, competition has thinned, and new entrants often struggle to survive.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
At 23 weeks, while at a routine ultrasound, doctors told Merton that her cervix had thinned considerably and immediately admitted her to the hospital.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinned
Adjective
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Not abstract, delayed or generalized data, but precise, real-time and location-specific insights delivered from the world’s most remote forests, deepest watersheds and most polluted urban corridors.—
Michael De Nil,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Whilst the moon might not be that hard to see in a light-polluted area, capturing it on a smart telescope is still impressive.—
Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Leaders who pay attention to these lessons now will be best prepared to thrive in a world where the boundaries between Earth and orbit are becoming ever thinner.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There is, though, a very real danger of the quality being diluted sufficiently to damage the EFL brand.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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How To Use Apple Cider Vinegar To Clean Apple cider vinegar, sometimes referred to as ACV, should always be diluted for cleaning purposes.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For example, Wilson’s team is exploring whether dilute acids speed up weathering.—
Robert F. Service,
Science | AAAS,
3 Sep. 2020
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The company reported a net loss during the first quarter of $3.9 million, or 11 cents diluted loss per share, compared to a net income of $4.3 million, or 12 cents dilute earnings per share over the same period last year.—
Paul Takahashi,
Houston Chronicle,
5 June 2018
Verb
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Others have cut bills by a factor of five.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Jobless claims hit their highest level since 2021 last week, adding to recent labor market revisions that have fueled confidence the Fed will cut rates in September.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Two children who became ill showed symptoms of a condition that can arise from contaminated water.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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In communities without clean water, families often burn wood to boil contaminated water, contributing to both deforestation and emissions.—
Sivan Yaari,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The New York Yankees loaded the bases in the fifth inning Tuesday against Valdez at Houston's Daikin Park.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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These tools typically consist of two handles that are spring loaded.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Because the sliding molecules are built into the gel (not just mixed in), their motion directly couples with the gel’s stretching.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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Known for excellent hazy IPAs as well as a stellar mixed fermentation/sour program, Hill Farmstead is worth the drive as some beer people consider a visit to their small but inviting tasting room almost a religious pilgrimage.—
Em Sauter,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Thinned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thinned. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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