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as in consistency
the degree to which a fluid can resist flowing
the simple fact that molasses has greater density than room-temperature water
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as in thickness
the quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind
only a person with the proverbial density of concrete could have missed that clue
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Recent Examples of density
The commission is currently charged with giving final approval for Envision Evanston 2045, an initiative that would increase density that Biss has strongly supported.
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Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2025
On a per-acre basis, cannabis can use slightly less or more water than avocados depending on planting density and climate.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 23 May 2025
Building muscle offers a range of health benefits, like improving body composition, bone density, and cardiovascular health.
—Julia Ries, Health, 22 May 2025
Volumetric energy densities are estimated at either 785 or 930 Wh/L. Solid Power estimates a 1,000+ cycle life for all chemistries and emphasizes the improved safety of all-solid-state design.
—New Atlas, 22 May 2025
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Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2025
On a per-acre basis, cannabis can use slightly less or more water than avocados depending on planting density and climate.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 23 May 2025
Building muscle offers a range of health benefits, like improving body composition, bone density, and cardiovascular health.
—Julia Ries, Health, 22 May 2025
Volumetric energy densities are estimated at either 785 or 930 Wh/L. Solid Power estimates a 1,000+ cycle life for all chemistries and emphasizes the improved safety of all-solid-state design.
—New Atlas, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for density
Noun
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The 33-year-old is a very talented fighter, but his struggles to make weight and consistency issues inside the cage have hurt him.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The early returns have been promising, Canning providing quality depth and consistency to a rotation that leads the major leagues with a 2.87 ERA.—
Mike Digiovanna,
Oc Register,
7 June 2025
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While there are certainly products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
5 June 2025
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The dial and movement are housed in a 40mm 316L polished stainless steel case with a thickness of 14.90mm.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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These blushes have soft, creamy, and looser consistences that people use for a more dewy, glowy look, but there’s nothing like the natural finish that a powder blush provides.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2025
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The league hasn’t seen this level of consistence performance on both ends of the floor since the Golden State Warriors from 2014-2017.—
Tom Rende,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Density.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/density. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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