thickening
noun
thick·en·ing
ˈthi-kə-niŋ 
ˈthik-
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Utilizing a Roux For a classic thickening method, prepare a roux.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025
Abdominal obesity was associated with thickening of the heart muscle and smaller heart chamber volumes.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 1 Dec. 2025
The Milk Hair serum is another frizz-fighting wonder, while thickening spray adds major volume.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2025
For cooking or recipes that need thickening, gelatin is ideal.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 28 Nov. 2025
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025
Abdominal obesity was associated with thickening of the heart muscle and smaller heart chamber volumes.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 1 Dec. 2025
The Milk Hair serum is another frizz-fighting wonder, while thickening spray adds major volume.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2025
For cooking or recipes that need thickening, gelatin is ideal.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 28 Nov. 2025
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 11 Dec. 2025.
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