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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
Robert F. Service,
Science | AAAS,
3 Sep. 2020
Tests pick it up even in dilute wastewater,'' the story reports.
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Bob Warren,
NOLA.com,
15 Apr. 2018
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
The federal lawsuit, filed in September of 2024, alleged that the 2022 DeSoto County electoral map diluted Black voting power in county office elections.
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Simeon Gates,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
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For example, Wilson’s team is exploring whether dilute acids speed up weathering.
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Robert F. Service,
Science | AAAS,
3 Sep. 2020
Tests pick it up even in dilute wastewater,'' the story reports.
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Bob Warren,
NOLA.com,
15 Apr. 2018
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However, stubborn inflation continues to dilute some of this momentum.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
The federal lawsuit, filed in September of 2024, alleged that the 2022 DeSoto County electoral map diluted Black voting power in county office elections.
—
Simeon Gates,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dilute
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By contrast, brewing coffee takes several minutes, resulting in a lighter, more diluted drink.
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To help remove sugar or milk, spray the area with diluted dishwashing soap solution.
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If one neighborhood is highly polluted but nearby communities aren’t, county-level averages would show an overall low level of pollution – even though the more detailed information would reveal a major problem to be addressed in one particular area.
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Her inner light reminds him of the stars he’s seen with his own eyes, above the polluted atmosphere of Earth.
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The solution is to support federal and state legislation that encourages lower-cost, less-polluting renewable energy to speed up the transition away from environmentally damaging fossil fuels.
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Plastics degrade into microplastics, which in humans have been linked to cancer, reproductive problems, and other health issues, and which are polluting ecosystems from coral reefs to Antarctica.
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
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Tree was recognizable for his bright fashion, mullet haircut with prominent bangs, thin mustache and encouraging outlook.
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The life-threatening species that's found in water can also sicken or kill people who eat contaminated seafood, such as raw oysters infected with the bacteria.
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Every dollar a family spends on cancer treatment or a hospital stay tied to contaminated water is a dollar that better rules could have saved them.
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The lineup already was revving, as Rushing homered in the second inning while Sasaki was still in the game, and both Kyle Tucker and Muncy drove in runs off starter Randy Vasquez in the third, cutting the deficit to two.
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Potential applications beyond wind energy The researchers believe the manufacturing approach could cut production costs for small wind turbines and help more people use lightweight renewable energy technology.
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Aabria walks the best line here, keeping her lies small, manageable, and heavily mixed with the truth, and getting the jury on her side most consistently.
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The two nations have given mixed messages on tolls and routes through the vital waterway.
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Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images BEIJING — China’s consumer spending slowdown persisted in June, with growth during one of the country’s largest online shopping festivals weakening sharply from a year earlier.
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All three of those protagonists have been weakened in their roles by what has gone on.
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