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as in diluted
not containing very much of some important element
a dilute acid that's safe to handle in the classroom
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as in polluted
containing foreign or lower-grade substances
a dilute solution of ammonia
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as in to pollute
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 dilute
Bob Warren, NOLA.com, 15 Apr. 2018
Of the plants previously watered with very dilute vinegar, 70 percent survived while almost none of those that were given other acids or only water did.
—Carolyln Wilke, sacbee, 30 June 2017
Max (chong) Li, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This mission creep not only dilutes Medicaid’s effectiveness but also deepens state dependency on federal dollars, threatening both fiscal responsibility and state sovereignty.
—Gary D. Alexander, National Review, 22 Dec. 2024
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Tests pick it up even in dilute wastewater,'' the story reports.
—Bob Warren, NOLA.com, 15 Apr. 2018
Of the plants previously watered with very dilute vinegar, 70 percent survived while almost none of those that were given other acids or only water did.
—Carolyln Wilke, sacbee, 30 June 2017
Verb
Noise: Irrelevant or erroneous data can dilute meaningful insights and confuse models.
—Max (chong) Li, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This mission creep not only dilutes Medicaid’s effectiveness but also deepens state dependency on federal dollars, threatening both fiscal responsibility and state sovereignty.
—Gary D. Alexander, National Review, 22 Dec. 2024
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Before pruning the rest of the tree, sanitize your pruners by dipping the blades into a diluted bleach solution or a cup of 70% isopropyl alcohol.Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2025
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Unlike human identities managed by centralized IAM systems, NHIs are often created ad hoc by various teams, leading to inconsistent governance and diluted accountability.Gregory Webb, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Activists behind the suit against the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) say that the wastewater contains metal and polluting chemicals used at the south Texas launch site.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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No matter the political complications, countries continued to deploy clean energy at a rapid clip this year driven by economics (renewables are often cheaper than fossil fuels) and energy-security concerns (producing clean electricity at home means less reliance on polluting imports).Justin Worland, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024
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From pencil thin brows to cool-toned smokey eyes, all the cool girls are channeling that iconic vintage supermodel aesthetic.Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 13 Jan. 2025
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The faux leather exterior is sleek and practical for this time of year, while the inside has a thin fleece lining to keep you warm.Nicol Natale, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Countries that have signed onto the Paris agreement are supposed to update their national climate plans this year, and the Biden administration submitted a more ambitious plan last month of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by more than 60 percent by 2035.Justine Calma, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2025
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Supporters say such facilities cut the risk of overdose and infection, reduce the costs of acute hospital admissions, and put users in touch with health care professionals who can offer drug addiction treatment.Stephen Castle, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Avoid Touching Your Face Norovirus spreads easily when viral particles from contaminated surfaces make their way into your mouth, nose, or eyes.David Nikel, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Residents should also be aware that home water treatment devices are not certified to make extremely contaminated water safe.Andrew J. Whelton, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
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Elon Musk, one of Trump’s confidants, has already met with Iran’s UN ambassador; now that Israel has weakened Tehran and pummeled its proxies in the Middle East, a diplomatic breakthrough may be achievable.Charles A. Kupchan, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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The widening yield differentials between Chinese and U.S. sovereign bonds could risk encouraging capital outflows and put further pressure on the yuan that has been weakening against the greenback.Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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One key issue is the company’s mixed growth in the commercial sector via its Foundry platform which is designed for commercial customers in industries like manufacturing, retail, and healthcare.Trefis Team, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Streamers also use them to watch content that's geo-blocked on services like Netflix, with mixed results.Chloe Albanesius, PCMAG, 9 Jan. 2025
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The pyrotechnics team loads enough fireworks to celebrate five or six touchdowns per game, said Vaill.Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2025
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Already, around 890 unique tankers loaded Russian oil — comprising both crude and oil products — in the past six months, analytics firm Vortexa told CNBC on Jan. 7, with 107 of these ships — or 12% of the total — being subject to vessel-specific sanctions at the time.Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Dilute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilute. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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