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Recent Examples of thicken
Chia pudding with mango works well because chia seeds thicken overnight in almond milk and can be topped with diced mango and granola in the morning.
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Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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
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Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
Cook, stirring and tilting the skillet until the eggs start to thicken and turn opaque, 1 to 2 minutes.
—
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
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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 condensed for length and clarity by Ashoka.
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This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
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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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When asked for comment about what the president said, a spokesman for Mamdani referred CBS News New York to the mayor's statement from Thursday night after the Rent Guidelines Board voted to freeze rents for two years.
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There is no shortage of policy proposals for reducing college costs, ranging from freezing tuition to canceling student debt.
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Some car redesigns are desperately needed so a model can compete in its segment, while others solidify top positions for competitive vehicles that only get better with time.
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Olive oil in particular may turn cloudy or partially solidify when chilled, but will return to normal after 15 to 20 minutes at room temperature.
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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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Invert cake onto a wire rack and let cool completely, about 1 hour.
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There are three compartments for forks, spoons, and knives, and two additional small compartments for tea spoons or cake decorating tips.
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“Thicken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thicken. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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