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
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.
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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
This three-piece set from Chezmoi Collection includes a bedspread and two matching shams that resist pilling, shrinking, and thinning over time, all while regulating temperature to prevent overheating.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
My body was breaking down, thinning from seventy-three kilos to a fragile sixty, losing not only strength but the essential nutrients Lya needed from my milk.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
The groom—short and burly, with thinning dark hair and eyes like coal—was weeks from his fortieth birthday.
—Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Reduced saliva production and thinning mouth tissue are common issues for perimenopausal and menopausal women.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 20 Oct. 2025
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
This three-piece set from Chezmoi Collection includes a bedspread and two matching shams that resist pilling, shrinking, and thinning over time, all while regulating temperature to prevent overheating.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
My body was breaking down, thinning from seventy-three kilos to a fragile sixty, losing not only strength but the essential nutrients Lya needed from my milk.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
The groom—short and burly, with thinning dark hair and eyes like coal—was weeks from his fortieth birthday.
—Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Reduced saliva production and thinning mouth tissue are common issues for perimenopausal and menopausal women.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinning
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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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Thune took the step last month of allowing Trump officials to be approved in batches, essentially diluting the power of senators in the minority party to register their complaints.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Oct. 2025
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Walz drew a surge of media attention and prompted popular X posts on the campaign trail for cutting a rootsy profile like her father.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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In cutting those moments, Baxter used the score to track the temperature of his edit, especially as the second chapter begins.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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After Oracle 's huge $18 billion bond sale last month, the market has become a little more wary of AI companies loading up on debt to spend on AI.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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This time, Wilson activated his bullpen as Castillo waded through the next four batters, loading the bases for lefty Daulton Varsho.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Washington — The Federal Reserve was already facing one of its most difficult battles, steering a shifting economy through a weakening labor market and stubborn inflation.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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Far from expanding opportunity, this excessive wealth locks millions out of the chance to innovate and build, weakening growth for all.—
Scott Ellis,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Thinning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thinning. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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