thin, slender, slim, slight, tenuous mean not thick, broad, abundant, or dense. thin implies comparatively little extension between surfaces or in diameter, or it may imply lack of substance, richness, or …

In agricultural sciences, thinning is the removal of some plants, or parts of plants, to make room for the growth of others. Selective removal of parts of a plant such as branches, buds, or roots is typically …

Dec 9, 2025 · Thinning hair can be caused by genetics, aging, stress, and hormone changes. A dermatologist can help you find a treatment plan for hair loss. Changing to a gentle hair routine can …

To make or become thin or thinner. [Middle English, from Old English thynne; see ten- in Indo-European roots.] thin′ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

thinning Add to word list present participle of thin (Definition of thinning from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

An elderly woman was standing behind him, frail and stooped, her thinning silver hair as light as goose down.

Definitions of thinning noun the act of diluting something “the thinning of paint with turpentine” synonyms: cutting see more

adv. in a thin manner. sparsely; not densely. so as to produce something thin: Slice the ham thin. v.t. to make thin or thinner (often fol. by down, out, etc.). v.i. to become thin or thinner; become reduced or …

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinning. The Olympics’ ability to spread itself out without diluting its iconic character will be worth following all February long. The smell will fade overtime as the blinds …

If farmers have to maintain a desired population at harvest, soil moisture, fertility and pest management must be improved and thinning should be completed earlier.