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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
Maybe the density of the egg mutes the flavor of the hot sauce.
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Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
Local factors, such as building density, waste management practices and predator populations, play vital roles in determining rodent presence.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
This theory proposes that the exterior of the void would have a higher density than the center, its gravity gradually pulling at the contents of the void.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 8 July 2025
Given space travel's heavy health impact on muscle mass and other crucial components of human health, including bone density, research has been underway to find innovative ways of mitigating health risks to humans.
—Jessica Rendall, Space.com, 7 July 2025
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Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
Local factors, such as building density, waste management practices and predator populations, play vital roles in determining rodent presence.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
This theory proposes that the exterior of the void would have a higher density than the center, its gravity gradually pulling at the contents of the void.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 8 July 2025
Given space travel's heavy health impact on muscle mass and other crucial components of human health, including bone density, research has been underway to find innovative ways of mitigating health risks to humans.
—Jessica Rendall, Space.com, 7 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for density
Recent Examples of Synonyms for density
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As many fans celebrated Amaya for her consistency, confidence, and authenticity throughout the season, others argued Bryan — who joined the villa during Casa Amor — didn’t contribute equally to the relationship.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
14 July 2025
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The model includes in-district support and regional collaboration to ensure consistency and sustainability.—
Charlene M. Russell-Tucker,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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The pulses appear to exert varying pressure that pushes on each rift zone differently, depending on the way the rift moves and the thickness of the crust on either side.—
Nora Bradford,
Scientific American,
7 July 2025
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If these specs are accurate, the unfolded thickness of the device is only slightly thinner (by 0.01 inches) than the previous model, while the new phone will actually be slightly heavier than its predecessor (by 0.03 ounces).—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 July 2025
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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 5 Aug. 2025.
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