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Recent Examples of thicken
If needed, cook briefly to re-thicken the curry.
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Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
Coastal areas could see marine layer low clouds return as early as Friday night and thicken on Saturday night.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Once again, the plot is sure to thicken from here.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 16 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
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Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
Coastal areas could see marine layer low clouds return as early as Friday night and thicken on Saturday night.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Once again, the plot is sure to thicken from here.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 16 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thicken
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The rings arise because the metal softens as the can compresses, then stiffens, then compresses and stiffens again, repeating the pattern until the compression is complete—akin to something called homoclinic snaking.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
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Will these Knicks stick to the process when the competition stiffens in the second round?—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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One that shows the intense rightward swing that has only hardened as the lines between hip-hop and the streaming universe have blurred.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
6 May 2026
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The airstrike on the Haret Hreik neighborhood targeted the leader of the Radwan forces, Hezbollah’s elite and battle-hardened fighting unit, Israeli authorities said.—
Mohamad El Chamaa,
Washington Post,
6 May 2026
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Their recipes are developed by veterinary nutritionists; plus, it's gently cooked and frozen to eliminate preservatives.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Mamdani reacts to vote Mayor Zohran Mamdani ran on a campaign promise to freeze the rent, and back in February appointed six of the nine Rent Guidelines Board members.—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Depending on the result, the election could also solidify a notable shift in California’s political power balance, from the long-reigning San Francisco Bay Area (think Govs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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This moment only solidified that this shoe trend can truly go with any outfit, from grocery store runs to red carpet premieres.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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For one thing, when extremely evil people never seem to get their righteous and fiery comeuppance, my rage can curdle a bit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 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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The proof is in the winners themselves, whose industries span everything from philanthropy to cake designing.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Also, a magenta bed once owned by a Vegas drag queen that couldn’t be restored in time for the show (too much hair spray caked on the headboard).—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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“Thicken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thicken. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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