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The act or state of thinning
“The thinning of the forest was necessary to promote healthier growth and reduce the risk of wildfires.”
The process of narrowing in width
The process of wearing away, typically by friction
Small or insufficient in quantity or amount
Narrowing or thinning in width
Becoming bald, especially having male pattern baldness
Present participle 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") Present participle for to make or become less dense, crowded, or numerous
“Elvis had left the building, and the crowd would gradually thin out.”
(of vegetation) Present participle 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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