thickening
noun
thick·en·ing
ˈthi-kə-niŋ 
ˈthik-
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With all this noticing, there was a slowing, a thickening.
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Prioritize Pure Ingredients Many protein powders contain dyes, artificial flavoring, thickening agents, emulsifiers, and other additives that don't occur in nature.
—Maggie Donahue, Health, 28 Apr. 2026
Expect thickening clouds late today and into tonight.
—Steven Sosna, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Cornstarch isn’t just for thickening sauces, gravies, and pie fillings.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Prioritize Pure Ingredients Many protein powders contain dyes, artificial flavoring, thickening agents, emulsifiers, and other additives that don't occur in nature.
—Maggie Donahue, Health, 28 Apr. 2026
Expect thickening clouds late today and into tonight.
—Steven Sosna, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Cornstarch isn’t just for thickening sauces, gravies, and pie fillings.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for thickening
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“Thickening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thickening. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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