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Thin Out (Verb)

Become sparser; "Towards the end of town, the houses thinned out".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

As we traveled towards the city limits, the tall buildings and pavement started to thin out, replaced by rolling hills and open fields.
The dense forest thinned out into a clearing, where we set up our campsite for the night.
As the season progressed, the once vibrant garden began to thin out, a reminder of the impending winter.
The buildings along the road thinned out as we drove further and further from the city center.
The lush greenery thinned out towards the mountain's summit, giving way to barren rocks and icy winds.

Lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture; "cut bourbon".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

To thin out the strong paint, add a small amount of water to it and mix well.
The chef instructed to thin out the heavy syrup by mixing it with a small amount of water.
You may want to thin out the espresso with some milk or water if it's too strong for your taste.
The barman carefully selected a neutral-tasting mixer to thin out the dark, smoky flavor of the whiskey.
To achieve the perfect consistency, thin out your batter by gradually adding a small amount of buttermilk.

Make sparse; "thin out the young plants".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

As the plants grew, we needed to thin out the weaker ones to allow more sunlight to reach the others.
The gardener instructed the apprentice to thin out the seedlings to ensure proper growth and air circulation.
In order to promote healthy growth, it's essential to thin out the young saplings and remove any dead or dying branches.
We had to thin out the crowded flowers to give the remaining ones more space and resources to thrive.
By thinning out the undergrowth, we can maintain a more open and navigable forest trail for hikers.