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(of a liquid or solution) Significantly diluted or watered-down
“The broth was thinned, and was sadly lacking in spices and flavor.”
Thin or reduced in thickness
Past tense for to make or become more watery in consistency
“Be sure to thin the mixture with a little water as grits tend to thicken on cooling.”
(usually "thin out") Past tense for to make or become less dense, crowded, or numerous
“Elvis had left the building, and the crowd would gradually thin out.”
(of vegetation) Past tense for to make or become thin or sparse
“Increase irrigation if the soil is dry, and thin the shrub if necessary.”
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