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
All of these things can have a blood-thinning effect that can worsen bruising.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 11 Nov. 2025
This is especially important for people taking blood-thinning medications, like Warfarin.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Nov. 2025
Notably, Marshon Lattimore suffered a torn ACL in Week 9, thinning an already shaky Commanders cornerback room.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Green tea compounds may interact with blood-thinning medications to raise the risk of bleeding.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 3 Nov. 2025
The majority of interested clients are eligible candidates for PRP and PRF; however, those with blood disorders, autoimmune conditions, infections or taking blood-thinning medication should consult with their aesthetic provider first.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Blueberry bushes with upright growth, like Rabbiteye and Southern Highbush, perform well after thinning overly long canes from the top of the bush.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
While the group of players who could win the prestigious Heisman have started thinning out, there are a lot of differing opinions about who the front-runner should be right now.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
One where exhaust and propellant residues react with ozone, thinning the layer that shields life below.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 11 Nov. 2025
This is especially important for people taking blood-thinning medications, like Warfarin.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Nov. 2025
Notably, Marshon Lattimore suffered a torn ACL in Week 9, thinning an already shaky Commanders cornerback room.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Green tea compounds may interact with blood-thinning medications to raise the risk of bleeding.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 3 Nov. 2025
The majority of interested clients are eligible candidates for PRP and PRF; however, those with blood disorders, autoimmune conditions, infections or taking blood-thinning medication should consult with their aesthetic provider first.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Blueberry bushes with upright growth, like Rabbiteye and Southern Highbush, perform well after thinning overly long canes from the top of the bush.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
While the group of players who could win the prestigious Heisman have started thinning out, there are a lot of differing opinions about who the front-runner should be right now.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
One where exhaust and propellant residues react with ozone, thinning the layer that shields life below.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinning
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Routhenstein recommends diluting oxymel in water and consuming it with meals to protect tooth enamel, reduce stomach irritation, and minimize blood sugar spikes.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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Relying on that representation, Trinity Broadcasting increased McGraw’s stake in Merit Street, via his production banner Peteski, to 70 percent while diluting its own stake to 30 percent.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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In 2022, debris from an underwater volcanic eruption severed the island's only subsea communication cable, cutting the island off from the rest of the world.—
Magdalena Petrova,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Richard’s motor ran high despite the lopsided score, cutting for two layups and also canning a 3-pointer to put up a quick seven points in the period.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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The process of loading the SNAP cards, which involves steps by state and federal government agencies and vendors, can take up to two weeks in some states.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Republican's order directs state agencies to work with the federal contractor responsible for loading Electronic Benefit Transfer cards to ensure Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are distributed weekly, his office said.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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That goes even further than DESI's hints at weakening dark energy.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The central bank cut its benchmark rate for the second time this year at its most recent meeting, in part to help bolster the economy amid a weakening job market.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Thinning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thinning. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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