as in diluting
to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances
watered down the cocktails while jacking up their prices
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watering down
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Luckily, Pattinson manages to keep things buoyant without diluting the late-capitalism metaphors or the melancholy existentialism.—
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
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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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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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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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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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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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“Watering down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watering%20down. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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