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Recent Examples of thicken
Cook, stirring and tilting the skillet until the eggs start to thicken and turn opaque, 1 to 2 minutes.
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Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
Indeed, the gelatin in bone broth can help thicken liquids and may even support the protective lining of the digestive tract, though research on those effects in humans is still limited.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
There was just a hint of fog, which would thicken a little toward dawn.
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Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
Wedges take a sandal, thicken the sole considerably and add an adjustable heel strap.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
Indeed, the gelatin in bone broth can help thicken liquids and may even support the protective lining of the digestive tract, though research on those effects in humans is still limited.
—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
There was just a hint of fog, which would thicken a little toward dawn.
—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
Wedges take a sandal, thicken the sole considerably and add an adjustable heel strap.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for thicken
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thicken
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Major media companies operating traditional linear networks have been under pressure in recent years amid stiffening competition from large tech rivals as programming migrates to streaming.
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To execute its ruthless 66-pound weight loss program, the rear seats have been completely deleted, replaced by a massive structural strut brace that significantly stiffens the chassis.
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
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The following interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and length.
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The company is offering several products at no cost for a limited period or at a 90% discount on one-year term licenses, targeting customers who need to further harden Oracle Database environments but have delayed investment due to cost, complexity, or procurement friction.
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As that assumption erodes, attention has shifted from hardening GPS toward security through diversification.
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After that, freeze credit, file an identity theft report and remove exposed personal information from the web.
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Eugene Mymrin/Getty Images With the Federal Reserve electing to keep interest rates frozen again this week – its fourth such pause in 2026 – savers can comfortably take the time to shop around for a savings account that works for them and their goals.
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His potential return could function like a crucial trade deadline acquisition, injecting vital offensive production into the lineup as the Blue Jays aim to solidify their playoff contention, though caution will be exercised given his injury history.
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Paraguay’s defensive mindset was only solidified three minutes into first-half stoppage time when their captain was sent off with a red card.
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If the temperature is too hot, the crème fraîche could curdle, and nobody has time for that.
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But our catholic mix also results in contradictions that can curdle into hypocrisy, in ways that feel familiarly Catholic.
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Degrease The Kitchen If frying bacon or green tomatoes has left your range hood and cooktop with caked on grease, Windex can cut through it.
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The kids aren’t going to remember that mom made the birthday cakes herself.
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“Thicken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thicken. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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