thinner
noun
thin·ner
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Definition of thinner
: one that thins
specifically
: a volatile liquid (such as turpentine) used especially to thin paint
Examples of thinner in a Sentence
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His situation will remain unsettled until the blood clots that caused his embolism are cleared up and he is taken off blood thinners. — Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, "Chargers confident Trent Scott can tackle job of protecting Philip Rivers’ blind side," 6 Sep. 2019 And after coming off use of blood thinners, one needs time to normalize before returning to risky behavior. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Patriots’ David Andrews seems likely to miss season after blood clot scare," 27 Aug. 2019 Garcia was placed on blood thinners and lost a significant amount of weight. — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, "David Andrews is latest NFL offensive lineman dealing with blood clot issue," 26 Aug. 2019 Treatment for pulmonary embolisms typically include a prolonged use of blood-thinners, and contact sports are not recommended while taking them. — Tom Schad, USA TODAY, "Chargers' Russell Okung diagnosed with pulmonary embolism, likely to miss significant time," 23 July 2019 Methanol is a type of alcohol that's often used as an ingredient in antifreeze, paint thinner, shellac, and windshield wiper fluid, according to MedlinePlus. — Cory Stieg, refinery29.com, "Could Bootleg Alcohol Explain The Dominican Republic Deaths?," 18 June 2019 Rather than engraving blood type or info about blood thinners in metal, KnowMe is a green bracelet similar to a fitness band, but which contains a simple radio-frequency identification chip. — Jon Kelvey, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Carroll Biz Challenge: Finalist KnowMe aims to put your medical records on your wrist," 6 Aug. 2019 After Snipes was rehospitalized, her blood thinner was discontinued, her hip was reset, and she was discharged to a different nursing home, according to the family’s lawsuit. — Jordan Rau, Washington Post, "Medicare Takes Aim At Boomerang Hospitalizations Of Nursing Home Patients," 13 June 2018 Typically with blood clots, blood thinners are used, which leads to easier bleeding. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Russell Okung could return for Chargers, but health risk could end career," 25 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'thinner.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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thinner
noun
English Language Learners Definition of thinner
: a liquid (such as turpentine) that is added to paint to make it thinner and able to flow more easily
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thinner
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thin·ner
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Kids Definition of thinner
: a liquid used to thin paint