thinner
noun
a volatile liquid, as turpentine, used to dilute paint, varnish, rubber cement, etc., to the desired or proper consistency.
thinners
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pluralof thinner.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The results provide randomized evidence supporting the use of newer blood thinners in a group of atrial fibrillation patients for whom the benefits of anticoagulation have been less certain.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 27, 2026
Exercises and blood thinners so vein clots won’t bring treatment to a halt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026
The TV doc is on blood thinners now and is still doing some physical therapy after spending two months post-stroke working through PT and occupational therapy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2026
Arlo was later found to have a blocked artery in the back of his neck supplying blood to the brain and was given blood thinners to reduce the risk of stroke.
From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2026
When such materials have the proper evaporating value, high flash-point and freedom from sulphur, they are to be highly recommended as paint thinners.
From Paint Technology and Tests by Henry A. Gardner
