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
Anyone taking blood-thinning medications or living with an immune disorder should consult a healthcare professional before using reishi, because the mushroom may interact with certain medications.
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Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Iqnatural Jamaican Black Castor Oil, my go-to for filling in my thinning edges, is on sale for $10 during Amazon Prime Day.
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Jailynn Taylor,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
And the deals extend well beyond skin care, with discounts on hair and makeup products that address everything from early signs of thinning hair and sparse brows to dull complexions in need of a natural-looking flush.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
Cruise sports a thick Southern accent, a beer belly and thinning white hair (fashioned in an unconvincing combover) to play the oil baron whose company may have set off an ecological disaster that could also spark a nuclear war.
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Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
23 June 2026
Anez Cooper was third UM offensive lineman taken in the draft, drastically thinning out the unit from a year ago.
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Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
When To Thin Bigleaf Hydrangeas Also called French or mophead hydrangeas, traditional bigleaf hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla) can benefit from thinning every year or two.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Some other great ways to use it include thinning it with lemon juice and water for a salad dressing, drizzling it over roasted cauliflower or sweet potato, swirling it into a savory oatmeal, or using it as the base for noodle sauces.
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Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
15 June 2026
In a move to bolster their thinning outfield, the Phillies acquired veteran Derek Hill from the Chicago White Sox on Thursday in a marginal trade for two prospects.
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Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Iqnatural Jamaican Black Castor Oil, my go-to for filling in my thinning edges, is on sale for $10 during Amazon Prime Day.
—
Jailynn Taylor,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
And the deals extend well beyond skin care, with discounts on hair and makeup products that address everything from early signs of thinning hair and sparse brows to dull complexions in need of a natural-looking flush.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
Cruise sports a thick Southern accent, a beer belly and thinning white hair (fashioned in an unconvincing combover) to play the oil baron whose company may have set off an ecological disaster that could also spark a nuclear war.
—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
23 June 2026
Anez Cooper was third UM offensive lineman taken in the draft, drastically thinning out the unit from a year ago.
—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
When To Thin Bigleaf Hydrangeas Also called French or mophead hydrangeas, traditional bigleaf hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla) can benefit from thinning every year or two.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Some other great ways to use it include thinning it with lemon juice and water for a salad dressing, drizzling it over roasted cauliflower or sweet potato, swirling it into a savory oatmeal, or using it as the base for noodle sauces.
—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
15 June 2026
In a move to bolster their thinning outfield, the Phillies acquired veteran Derek Hill from the Chicago White Sox on Thursday in a marginal trade for two prospects.
—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinning
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For healthy adults interested in safely trying the method, the nutritionist suggests mixing 1 tablespoon of plain, unflavored gelatin powder in hot water, diluting it with room-temperature water or herbal tea, and drinking it 15 to 30 minutes before a single daily meal.
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Beyond cannabis itself, alcohol and pharmaceuticals compete for the same discretionary dollar, further diluting the addressable market.
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Jangoo and Chase batted cautiously in the first hour before cutting loose just before lunch.
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The ribbon-cutting event was a somewhat soggy affair (got to love that unpredictable Florida weather) but a happy one for Seth and the 20+ IONNA employees that made the road trip down from their corporate office in Raleigh, NC.
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Charles Brooks admitted to retrieving and loading a handgun and chambering a round before trying to separate the two women, the news release stated.
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The same rumors that started last summer about schools loading up on transfers are circulating again this summer.
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Negotiating with Iran at the table, in his view, risks strengthening Iran’s role in Lebanon and weakening Lebanon’s own government.
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Several countermeasures aimed at overturning or weakening the billionaire tax have also made the November ballot.
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“Thinning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thinning. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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