Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

George Washington’s greatness is so firmly established that it dilutes our appreciation of the man.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

But even that movie dilutes Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel to a fraction of its story, reducing all of the text’s thematic resonance to a footnote along with it.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

Investors in the acquiring companies don’t usually like stock deals, because issuing new shares to fund the purchase dilutes their holdings, meaning they now own a smaller percentage of the company.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 2, 2026

"So if insulin levels are too high, it actually then dilutes the leptin signal and suddenly the brain can't sense how much fat is stored."

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

Increasing the amount of water dilutes the acid, giving a lower gravity, and preventing the Acid from injuring plates and separators.

From The Automobile Storage Battery Its Care And Repair by Witte, Otto A.