attenuated 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of attenuatednext
as in linear

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verb

past tense of attenuate
as in reduced
to diminish the price or value of an investment attenuated by significant inflation over the years

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Recent Examples of attenuated
Adjective
But Albert Sabin and Koprowski were both — separately — trying to develop oral polio vaccines using live attenuated or weakened viruses. — Helen Branswell, STAT, 2 Mar. 2026 While single mothers and non-traditional families abound in Tsushima’s earlier work, in Wildcat Dome family structures are more attenuated. — Katie Kitamura, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
Verb
Even as the Iranians’ capabilities are being attenuated, their intent to attack, if anything, is growing stronger. — Colin P. Clarke, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026 However, other impacts, on small business formation, for instance, are likely to be substantially attenuated. — Jared Walczak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for attenuated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attenuated
  1. linear
  2. reduced
  3. elongate
  4. thin
  5. slender
  6. compressed
  7. narrow
  8. condensed
Adjective
  • For brides drawn to the cleaner, portrait‑style elegance seen in Sperling’s wedding gown, Wickstead offered parallel lines in Italian duchesse and silk mikado with off‑the‑shoulder necklines, elongated torsos and linear trains.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 3 July 2026
  • Yet, the transition from teenage phenom to professional mainstay has been anything but a linear ascent.
    — Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of linear
Verb
  • Data indicates declining trust in managers and reduced interest in leadership among younger generations.
    — Cindy Rodriguez Constable, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Each union agreed to slightly different terms for how long the leave programs are in place and by how much salaries were reduced.
    — William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of reduced
Adjective
  • The shoes featured an ultra-elongated and sharp pointed toe that added a modern twist to the traditional pump silhouette.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
  • This model is designed to fit an elongated toilet and is powered by a standard GFCI outlet.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Definition of elongate
Adjective
  • The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
    — STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2026
  • Sprinkle the entire rug with a thin layer of baking soda and wait 20 minutes.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Definition of thin
Adjective
  • On the Fourth of July, New York Harbor will fill with white canvas and slender hulls.
    — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 30 June 2026
  • This is a comfortable, sleek set of ankle weight cuffs, ideal for those with smaller, more slender ankles.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 29 June 2026
Definition of slender
Adjective
  • Under sustained acceleration, leadership teams frequently start operating within more compressed decision cycles where immediate demands dominate attention and time for reflection gradually shrinks.
    — ByPaul L. Gunn, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • The compressed script and the snippety editing sometimes lead to unintended comedy, as in a scene where Maxine watches Christine, the seamstress, work.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 27 June 2026
Definition of compressed
Adjective
  • Its designs were suited to its urban New England market — three stories high with a narrow footprint.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Sheer rock walls loom on one side, while the other, which is largely unguarded, plunges to the narrow canyon below.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of narrow
Adjective
  • Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, extract, and salt in a medium bowl until smooth.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
  • The gallery presents a condensed history of blue-and-white ceramics globally in dishes, starting in the Middle East with a 9th century Iraqi piece.
    — Stephanie Shih June 17, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
Definition of condensed

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“Attenuated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attenuated. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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