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Recent Examples of thicken
Bring to a simmer, stirring consistently (mixture will thicken), then reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring often, until potatoes are fork tender or to your preference, about 20 minutes.
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Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Part of what sets Kimball’s version apart is that fresh bread is used to thicken the soup, and some of it is fried with scallion greens in a skillet for a crisp crouton garnish.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
Darken and thicken it for old and scabby goop.
—Mark Hay, Popular Science, 9 Oct. 2025
Simmer eggs, uncovered, 3 to 5 minutes or until the whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
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Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Part of what sets Kimball’s version apart is that fresh bread is used to thicken the soup, and some of it is fried with scallion greens in a skillet for a crisp crouton garnish.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
Darken and thicken it for old and scabby goop.
—Mark Hay, Popular Science, 9 Oct. 2025
Simmer eggs, uncovered, 3 to 5 minutes or until the whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thicken
Verb
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The light stiffens and grabs hold of us.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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In real materials, large angles that could create bigger matrix weights also stiffen the input path, reducing motion at the output.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This story has been edited and condensed.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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The interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In the wake of those bills, the far-right Tea Party movement helped harden Republican opposition to Obama and Democrats more broadly, and Democrats saw major losses in the 2010 midterm elections that relegated Democrats to the minority and ended Pelosi's first run as speaker.—
NPR,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
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Soft power that hardens into partnerships, pipelines, and actual policy shifts.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Applying too late leaves plants vulnerable to freezing temperatures.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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These cuts mean reducing supply budgets in most departments, delaying the purchase of new math curriculum and Chromebooks, freezing hiring for nonclassroom positions and canceling contract agreements that will not disrupt operations.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The agency will work with her to build on her momentum and further solidify her impact in television, film, and beyond.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Wilson could be a sneaky-good get for a team like the Buffalo Bills, Indianapolis Colts, or Denver Broncos looking to solidify the middle of their defense.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The moderators were fair, but the race’s tone has curdled.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 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
Verb
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Her hands and feet were caked with so much dirt that hospital personnel had to scrape it off of her body, Dente testified.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Formerly white lines, long ago stenciled by proudcrafters, currently caked and crusted;still gridded for Corollas, Minis and Civics.—
Leslie Simon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Thicken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thicken. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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