dilute
verb (used with object)
to make (a liquid) thinner or weaker by the addition of water or the like.
has diluted
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present perfectof dilute (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The company has also faced criticism for an aggressive approach to stock-based compensation that has diluted existing shareholders.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 17, 2026
A. Jonathan: The group stage for the 2026 tournament isn’t stacked with juicy matchups like usual because the 48-team tournament has diluted the quality somewhat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
The capital raising has diluted investors as EV headwinds have mounted.
From Barron's ● May 5, 2026
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has diluted his control of the club in preparation for Champions League qualification.
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2025
Unless your influence has diluted her frankness, she will reveal the whole matter.
From Lily Pearl and The Mistress of Rosedale by Ida Glenwood
