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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 Universe was born in a low-entropy state because inflation caused the entropy density to plummet, and only after that did the hot Big Bang occur.
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Big Think, 9 Apr. 2026
Lakewood enacted rezoning ordinances to permit higher density in an effort to increase supply and lower home prices and rents.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
This soft helmet is made of polyester and high-density foam.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Assembly Bill 2074, which gained an initial victory in the Legislature Wednesday, would require cities to have at least one area near public transportation stops that does not have a density limit and allows for buildings up to at least 450 feet.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
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Big Think, 9 Apr. 2026
Lakewood enacted rezoning ordinances to permit higher density in an effort to increase supply and lower home prices and rents.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
This soft helmet is made of polyester and high-density foam.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Assembly Bill 2074, which gained an initial victory in the Legislature Wednesday, would require cities to have at least one area near public transportation stops that does not have a density limit and allows for buildings up to at least 450 feet.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for density
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Our playing style offensively has changed a little, but in general from last year the availability of more of our players, the consistency of lineups.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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The companies said in a statement that the system functions by performing automatic pre-departure checks to verify document consistency before filing, utilizing TradeSun’s AI agents to analyze data patterns and ensure absolute compliance.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Other considerations include matching the frame to your mattress’s thickness and leaving about 24 inches of walking space around the bed.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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This technique enables precise control over the coating thickness and uniformity, potentially improving performance while reducing material usage and production costs.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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The success from the Chicago Cubs this season can be attributed to several different things: the presence of Kyle Tucker in the lineup, the emergence of Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki as two of the biggest run producers in the league, or even the consistence of the starting rotation.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 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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“Density.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/density. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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