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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In the statement, the team said Hurts will return to play once he stops taking blood thinners.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
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
Trial data released in March found that the implant was just as effective at preventing strokes as standard daily blood thinners, and significantly safer when it came to bleeding risks.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
Many don’t like it, though, because they then have to take blood thinners.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 25, 2026
It should be thinned to the right consistency and care should be taken that the thinners used are of the best quality.
From Advanced Toy Making for Schools by David M. Mitchell
