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Recent Examples of thicken
The backlash has thickened since the weekend after Bondi newly addressed reports of a missing minute in security camera footage from the night of Epstein's death by suicide, saying the gap was due to an outdated video system.
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Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
The air thickens with the scent of barbecue and the promise of live music.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Both ice creams start with the same classic technique: gently heating milk and cream, tempering in the egg yolks, and cooking until the custard thickens.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025
Byrne camps up the vocals, hooting, hollering, snarling, yelping and whooping; Harrison thickens the guitar mix; Tina and Chris drive the rhythm; and songs tumble one into the next like a great, sweaty-ass DJ set.
—Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 26 July 2025
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Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
The air thickens with the scent of barbecue and the promise of live music.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Both ice creams start with the same classic technique: gently heating milk and cream, tempering in the egg yolks, and cooking until the custard thickens.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025
Byrne camps up the vocals, hooting, hollering, snarling, yelping and whooping; Harrison thickens the guitar mix; Tina and Chris drive the rhythm; and songs tumble one into the next like a great, sweaty-ass DJ set.
—Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thicken
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The sounds capture tiny mechanical vibrations, sometimes caused by stiffening arteries or narrowing heart vessels, that can indicate the early onset of disease.—
Carla Mendez,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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That combination of scarcity and desirability stiffens competition and drives up prices, DeJohn says.—
Talia Wexler,
CNBC,
30 July 2025
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Cloud droplets need aerosol particles to form because water needs something to condense on.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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But the mood in Israel hardened dramatically when, on July 31, Hamas released a video of the skeletal 21-year-old Israeli hostage Rom Braslavski, weeping and in pain.—
Emily Rose,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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Coconut oil will harden when cold, leaving you with solid chocolate candy for later.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
11 Aug. 2025
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Progressives tout rent freezes as a solution to our housing crisis.—
Ben Proto,
Hartford Courant,
12 Aug. 2025
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So far, Walker has issued mixed rulings in the case, freezing some portions of the law but allowing other parts to go into effect, even as the campaigns try to gather enough signatures from voters to qualify for the 2026 ballot.—
Kate Payne,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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Smith also suggested President Donald Trump could use such an investigation to solidify support among his followers.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Scoring the dual role of John Laurens and Philip Hamilton in Hamilton solidified Anthony Ramos as a star.—
Katie Labovitz,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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This is going to curdle the dynamics for the rest of the season.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
31 July 2025
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This pie is not ideal for freezing, as the custard can curdle when thawed.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
3 July 2025
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When food is really caked on, Byun puts a small amount of water in the pan and brings it to a simmer.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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The swollen river has receded, leaving behind heartbreaking signs of the devastation: little girls’ suitcases and clothes strewn along the wrecked cabin grounds and plush toys caked with detritus, twisted metal and gnarled vehicles.—
Jon Schuppe,
NBC news,
8 July 2025
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“Thicken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thicken. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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