THINNING Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

thinning

verb

present participle of thin

as in diluting

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 thinning The notes of bergamot, pink mint, cedar, and musk turn this thinning hair treatment into a luxury form of self-care. — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 5 Sep. 2026 One robust offering comes from Virtue Labs, which nourishes the scalp and addresses thinning hair. — Carly Cardellino Vaccaro, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026 This will also be even weirder next year, when Week 0 actually becomes Week 1, further thinning the early schedule as your neighbor’s uncle starts asking you about Week 1 during Week 2. — Jason Kirk, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Overharvesting can create visible donor thinning and reduce future graft supply. — Malana Vantyler, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026 Telescopes show Venus's crescent lengthening and thinning throughout the month, but observers at mid-northern latitudes will find Venus's image to be blurred by turbulence low in the sky. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The company also reported promising mid-stage data for women with thinning hair in July. — Avalon Pernell, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 The work included thinning trees, removing hazardous fuels and restoring forest health. — Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026 Opening these areas to commercial logging and thinning risks increasing wildfires by removing mature fire-resistant trees, increasing the drying effects of sun and wind and leaving behind flammable debris. — Patrick Parenteau, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinning

Verb

The firm may gather assets while diluting productivity, increasing risk and pressuring unit economics.

— Satish Avhad, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
But aside from the economic benefits, there have been concerns about the league diluting its talent pool by getting too big, too fast.

— Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of diluting

Verb

By cutting the number of working holiday visas, critics say, the government risks causing more economic pain.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
The state’s top law enforcement officer will not shed any light on why subpoenas were recently served on a slew of Broward County officials regarding the county’s efforts to explore cutting ties with the Broward Sheriff’s Office.

— Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of cutting

Verb

So, when another milestone lands on the calendar—say, Nordstrom’s 125th Anniversary celebration—we’re more than happy to start loading up our carts.

— Madison San Miguel, Allure, 16 Sep. 2026
The Red Sox failed to score after loading the bases without a hit in the fifth.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of loading

Verb

That slows price increases by generally weakening economic growth.

— Matt Peterson, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
The immediate priorities are to understand which existing revenue is most secure, where client demand may be weakening and which relationships could lead to additional or recurring work.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026