thickening
noun
thick·en·ing
ˈthi-kə-niŋ 
ˈthik-
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The stiffness and thickening observed in cardiac ATTR amyloidosis classify it as a type of restrictive cardiomyopathy (CM), which is why the disease is also referred to as ATTR-CM.
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Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 13 Nov. 2025
In that case, Oribe’s thickening spray is a reliable go-to for keeping fringe bouncy, while also offering heat protection.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
Finally, pay attention to changes in your breasts, such as thickening, swelling, nipple discharge, different colors or new areas of fullness, and seek medical evaluation as soon as something looks or feels different.
—Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
The husband noticed the man’s accent thickening just a little.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
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Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 13 Nov. 2025
In that case, Oribe’s thickening spray is a reliable go-to for keeping fringe bouncy, while also offering heat protection.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
Finally, pay attention to changes in your breasts, such as thickening, swelling, nipple discharge, different colors or new areas of fullness, and seek medical evaluation as soon as something looks or feels different.
—Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
The husband noticed the man’s accent thickening just a little.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Thickening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thickening. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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