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Recent Examples of thicken
Simmer eggs, uncovered, 3 to 5 minutes or until the whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
Over time, learning something new may also help thicken myelin, which is the layer of protein coating the neurons in your brain.
—Ayana Underwood, SELF, 15 Sep. 2025
For instance, the study cites a 2017 paper that estimated that one million pumps would have to be deployed annually for 10 years to thicken just 10 percent of the Arctic Ocean ice—a number that is nearly impossible to deploy, Siegert and his co-authors write.
—Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 11 Sep. 2025
The theory suggests the continuous collision of the Indian and Asian plates caused their crusts to thicken, reaching depths of 70–80 kilometers.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
Over time, learning something new may also help thicken myelin, which is the layer of protein coating the neurons in your brain.
—Ayana Underwood, SELF, 15 Sep. 2025
For instance, the study cites a 2017 paper that estimated that one million pumps would have to be deployed annually for 10 years to thicken just 10 percent of the Arctic Ocean ice—a number that is nearly impossible to deploy, Siegert and his co-authors write.
—Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 11 Sep. 2025
The theory suggests the continuous collision of the Indian and Asian plates caused their crusts to thicken, reaching depths of 70–80 kilometers.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thicken
Verb
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But the enormous turnout for the largely peaceful demonstrations appeared to stiffen their resolve.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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Drew stiffened as Theo Wiggins headed his way.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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The vapor then condenses into liquid water inside a vacuum condenser.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
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The hardening public mood in both capitals reinforces hawkish instincts.—
Lizzi C. Lee,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
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These are produced by precisely laying fiber strips in a mold, which is hardened using resins or other plastics to form a component.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Simply assemble and bake according to the instructions before freezing.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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As temperatures are forecast to plummet to as low as 21 degrees Fahrenheit, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued freeze warnings for parts of Wyoming, New Mexico, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas and Oregon on Saturday and Sunday.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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With voter registration nearly evenly split and independents making up more than a third of the electorate, Nevada’s gubernatorial contest offers a key test of whether Democrats can regain lost ground or Republicans can solidify their recent gains in the Southwest.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Scientific analysis by argon gas dating determines when molten rock solidified.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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Normally, acid from citrus is used to curdle the milk, before the solids are removed to leave a rich drink.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Blood curdling screams and chains scraping against the ground can be heard throughout the prison.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Stay in the countryside, walk through the orchards, meet the growers, and taste several dishes infused with cherry—from gazpacho to cake.—
Nigel Hack,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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Staffing shortages in University of Colorado Hospital’s sterilization department were so acute this summer that state inspectors reported finding trays of surgical tools caked in blood and tissue that had been left sitting in rooms and a hallway for more than 24 hours.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Thicken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thicken. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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