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Recent Examples of thicken
Once again, the plot is sure to thicken from here.
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Andy Andersen, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
This causes the milk to thicken and somewhat solidify, which in this case helps to stabilize our cheesecake.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Nut Butters Nut butters can thicken oatmeal, add to its taste, and give it a nutritional boost.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
In dry conditions, however, that mucus can thicken and become less effective, which may lead to congestion, irritation, or a sensation of shortness of breath.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 23 Feb. 2026
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Andy Andersen, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
This causes the milk to thicken and somewhat solidify, which in this case helps to stabilize our cheesecake.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Nut Butters Nut butters can thicken oatmeal, add to its taste, and give it a nutritional boost.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
In dry conditions, however, that mucus can thicken and become less effective, which may lead to congestion, irritation, or a sensation of shortness of breath.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thicken
Verb
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Moving the kink to one end makes that side soft and the opposite end stiff; placing it at the center softens the middle and stiffens both edges.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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The long lull in excitement threatened to sap our energy, and being stuck in a car for four hours after a morning of physical exertion can stiffen the body.—
Gregory Thomas,
San Francisco Chronicle,
21 Mar. 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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Their remarks have been condensed and edited for clarity.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
30 Mar. 2026
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Physically frail, yet in full verbal command, Julian doesn’t talk to Lori so much as at her, pausing only to fire off questions that harden, in midair, into assumptions.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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As ideological blocs collapsed, political scientist Samuel Huntington’s influential 1996 book Clash of Civilizations articulated a growing anxiety that globalization would harden into cultural antagonism rather than consensus.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Kenny Burgos, the CEO of the New York Apartment Association, a landlord lobbying group, said Mamdani’s tenant proposals — including freezing the rent for regulated tenants — would force landlords to cut back on maintenance and services.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Right now, the city has paused hiring and spending at Boston Public Schools due to the budget gap there, and a city spokesperson told the Herald in a statement that the mayor is freezing spending to address the city’s shortfall.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Russell began the season as the favorite for the title and solidified that after winning the opening race in Australia.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
29 Mar. 2026
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For 28 years, Pastries A Go Go solidified itself as a local staple just through word of mouth, plus a very supportive Decatur community, Light said.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Two dented blue bottles of Cuajo Titanium, a liquid coagulating enzyme used to curdle milk, remained on a wooden table, caked in mud.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Dairy-heavy recipes like creamy soups, sauces, or chowders are less likely to curdle when they're cooked slowly and gently.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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There are five different hot sauces, 58 tortillas and a variety of sweet treats, from pudding and cobbler to cake, chocolate and cookies.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Two dented blue bottles of Cuajo Titanium, a liquid coagulating enzyme used to curdle milk, remained on a wooden table, caked in mud.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Thicken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thicken. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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