thin
adjective
having relatively little extent from one surface or side to the opposite; not thick.
thins
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present tense formof thin (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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What’s more, staying hydrated helps flush toxins, keeps organs functioning optimally and thins mucus, making it easier for lungs to stay clear.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Buying equity stakes rather than owning depreciating fleets softens that, but the line between “demand layer” and “co-investor in hardware” thins with each deal.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
The term describes how the crust stretches and thins in the middle, similar to the narrowed "neck" that forms when a piece of saltwater taffy is pulled apart.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 25, 2026
As the infrastructure thins out the further you travel, roads are replaced by dirt tracks created by the few vehicles that pass.
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2025
At thirty weeks her skin thins, and her hair gets thicker.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
