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as in skinny
having a noticeably small amount of body fat
after starting a workout routine, she looked thinner
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2
as in slender
being of less than usual width
the thin threads of a cobweb
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as in thinned
not containing very much of some important element
the evidence for that oddball theory is pretty thin
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as in to dilute
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 thin
Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
But the free-agent class of quarterbacks is considered thin for high-end talent.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
In winter, many plants become dormant and thin out.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The week was big on investment, thinner on binding commitments, and left some of those hoping for a genuine shift in global AI governance walking away with mixed feelings.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
But the free-agent class of quarterbacks is considered thin for high-end talent.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
One solution to thin out the plants was to let a herd of 400 goats to clear dense undergrowth.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
In winter, many plants become dormant and thin out.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thin
Adjective
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The actress and singer modeled a gray pinstriped set including skinny trousers and a sleeveless top which narrowed at the waist and was accented by a thin belt.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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As Kenneth enjoys a last skinny dip in the indoor pool, Geert makes some inquiries about flights to countries with no extradition treaties to Belgium.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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This dwarf variety produces slender, upright branches that, if left unpruned, put forth a graceful weeping habit.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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There’s a slender streak of humor, dry and combustible as kindling, in the film’s exploration of this absurd domestic setup, which lays out the rigid expectations of women and men alike in a punishingly conservative society.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The court’s ruling affirms that when communities are fractured or configured in ways that dilute their voting power, the state Constitution provides a solution.—
Chris Alexander,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2026
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For nails and hair On the hair, rosehip oil can be applied to the ends, preferably diluted with a carrier oil like argon oil, to add shine and help control frizz.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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Lift your hips off the ground and place a block underneath your sacrum, the widest, boniest part of your pelvis.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
16 Oct. 2024
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Differences in Adult Bones That being said, some adults are bonier than others.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
3 Nov. 2023
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The goal was for the GOP to hold onto a narrow House majority in the face of political headwinds that typically favor the party out of power in midterms.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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The narrow waterway, just 21 miles wide, serves as a pinch point for 20 million barrels of crude every day, about one-fifth of global production.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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On a diluted basis, earnings came in at 16 cents a share, down from 33 cents in the year-earlier quarter.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
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Very diluted bleach can be used to disinfect surfaces where food with potentially harmful bacteria, like raw chicken, was prepared, but Dunivin recommends using other food-contact sanitizers instead.—
Jamie Friedlander Serrano,
Time,
17 Feb. 2026
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This week’s spat in Belgium came soon after the US ambassador to Poland, Tom Rose, announced on February 5 that the US would cut ties with Włodzimierz Czarzasty, the speaker of Poland’s lower parliament, the Sejm.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Superintendent Brian Yearwood originally proposed cutting academic instructional coaches as part of a plan to address a $188 million deficit in the 2026-27 budget.—
Kathryn Muchnick,
Louisville Courier Journal,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Employment at Mountain High tied to snow Employment during the winter season can fluctuate from 200 workers in lean times to 800 workers in robust conditions, McColly said.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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High-protein foods rich in amino acids include lean meats like chicken and turkey, soy, nuts, seeds, beans, and fish such as salmon and tuna.—
Allison Forsyth,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Thin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thin. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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