Examples of stiffen in a Sentence
She stiffened when he grabbed her shoulder.
The dogs stiffened in alarm.
The law would stiffen penalties for tax evasion.
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To execute its ruthless 66-pound weight loss program, the rear seats have been completely deleted, replaced by a massive structural strut brace that significantly stiffens the chassis.
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Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Nicks on the edge or stiffened, curled rubber will leave streaks.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
The moose flinched and stiffened.
—Fred Bear, Outdoor Life, 11 June 2026
Volkswagen’s premium Audi brand has lost much of its luster in recent years, dragged down by trade tariffs, stiffening competition and a patchy electric-vehicle roster.
—William Wilkes, Bloomberg, 8 June 2026
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Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Nicks on the edge or stiffened, curled rubber will leave streaks.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
The moose flinched and stiffened.
—Fred Bear, Outdoor Life, 11 June 2026
Volkswagen’s premium Audi brand has lost much of its luster in recent years, dragged down by trade tariffs, stiffening competition and a patchy electric-vehicle roster.
—William Wilkes, Bloomberg, 8 June 2026
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“Stiffen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stiffen. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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