as in cutting
to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances
the pharmacist was convicted of diluting prescription drugs in order to increase profits
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Recent Examples of diluting
Luckily, Pattinson manages to keep things buoyant without diluting the late-capitalism metaphors or the melancholy existentialism.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
But the migration of once theatrical only entries to streaming services has taken its toll on the movie box office, diluting interest in the awards gala.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
One common pitfall is trying to merge every element of a marketing campaign into a single effort, diluting its effectiveness.
—Alex Khassa, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
How big can the league get without diluting the quality of play?
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
This influenced his willingness to make substantial commitments when identifying exceptional opportunities, rather than diluting returns through excessive diversification.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
For people with extensions, weaves, or braids, Shao recommends diluting your shampoo into a spray bottle—just spray your scalp and rinse.
—Ava Erickson, Outside Online, 22 Feb. 2025
Powell recommends adding two to three tablespoons of shampoo to an empty bottle that has a nozzle and diluting it with water.
—Annie Blay, Allure, 13 Feb. 2025
In the lawsuit, House Republicans accused Democrats of diluting GOP voting strength by placing Republican voters into Democratic-majority districts, many of them Black majority districts.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
But the migration of once theatrical only entries to streaming services has taken its toll on the movie box office, diluting interest in the awards gala.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
One common pitfall is trying to merge every element of a marketing campaign into a single effort, diluting its effectiveness.
—Alex Khassa, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
How big can the league get without diluting the quality of play?
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
This influenced his willingness to make substantial commitments when identifying exceptional opportunities, rather than diluting returns through excessive diversification.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
For people with extensions, weaves, or braids, Shao recommends diluting your shampoo into a spray bottle—just spray your scalp and rinse.
—Ava Erickson, Outside Online, 22 Feb. 2025
Powell recommends adding two to three tablespoons of shampoo to an empty bottle that has a nozzle and diluting it with water.
—Annie Blay, Allure, 13 Feb. 2025
In the lawsuit, House Republicans accused Democrats of diluting GOP voting strength by placing Republican voters into Democratic-majority districts, many of them Black majority districts.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diluting
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Since fast fashion exists to keep up with rapidly changing trends, a striking 85% of clothes end up in landfills every year, polluting the environment.—
Grace Butler,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Managing over $500 billion in assets, Calpers has argued that its influence can push polluting companies toward greener practices while also funding clean energy technologies.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Rays led 2-0 with a chance to blow things open in the sixth inning after loading the bases with none out against Braves newcomer Rafael Montero on two walks and a single.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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In the now-viral clip, the working breed is seen doing domestic chores—including placing shoes in a different room, tossing paper into a bin and loading laundry into a basket—after receiving verbal cues from his owner.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Herd immunity is the percent of the population that needs to be vaccinated to reduce the risk of a disease spreading and infecting those who can’t get vaccinated, either because of age, pregnancy or medical conditions.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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The researchers then tested the cheeses over time to see whether any virus capable of infecting cells remained.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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In a photo Estrada used to announce a reward for his capture, Wedding had long, stringy hair that seemed to be thinning, steely blue eyes, and a beard.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
4 Jan. 2025
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The women’s nutraceutical, shown here, comprises of minerals, vitamins, and other natural ingredients designed to tackle hair thinning in women aged 18 to 44.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
28 Dec. 2024
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Moffett also said artificial intelligence isn’t driving an upgrade cycle as hoped, noting that there is weakening demand in China along with antitrust concerns.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2025
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With high expectations for future new orders along with expanding current new orders, the outlooks for material handling and supply chain industries are positive, despite some weakening in the December MHI BAI report.—
Jason Schenker,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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Just as manipulating actuality is the soul of cinema, playing with subjectivity is the soul of AI as an artistic medium.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
8 Apr. 2025
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Biohacking sales isn’t about manipulating people.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Their reasoning is that these products are poisoning Americans.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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An Aurora dentist accused of fatally poisoning his wife in 2023 allegedly tried to pay a fellow jail inmate $20,000 to kill the case's lead investigator, prosecutors said in court Friday.—
Axios Denver,
Axios,
18 Feb. 2025
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What matters is that Dan Hurley’s team won, extending its tournament winning streak to 13 games — and, most importantly, keeping alive its dream of a three-peat.—
Brendan Marks,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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By extending the narrative beyond the confines of a talent agency’s office, the series aims to be both a celebration of Madrid’s cultural scene and a reflection of the industry’s inner workings.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Diluting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diluting. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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