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Recent Examples of thicken
Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
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Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
The figs would cook until their tough outer skin softened and some began to burst open to gently ooze their seedy pulp, thickening the mixture into a grainy, molasses-brown syrup, while other figs remained whole, their thick stems still attached.
—Claude Barilleaux, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Apr. 2025
Whisk together pudding and pie filling, milk, and coconut extract in a large bowl until smooth and starting to thicken, about 2 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2025
Formulated with organic amla and rice protein and proven to thicken hair by 11% (per the brand), the volumizing foam will create fuller, all-day voluminous curls.
—Natasha Marsh, Allure, 7 Apr. 2025
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Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
The figs would cook until their tough outer skin softened and some began to burst open to gently ooze their seedy pulp, thickening the mixture into a grainy, molasses-brown syrup, while other figs remained whole, their thick stems still attached.
—Claude Barilleaux, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Apr. 2025
Whisk together pudding and pie filling, milk, and coconut extract in a large bowl until smooth and starting to thicken, about 2 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2025
Formulated with organic amla and rice protein and proven to thicken hair by 11% (per the brand), the volumizing foam will create fuller, all-day voluminous curls.
—Natasha Marsh, Allure, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thicken
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The city of Fort Worth has stiffened penalties for unauthorized tree clearing in an effort to hold developers accountable and protect the city’s natural landscapes.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2025
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For a more visceral feel, 'Sport' increases the throttle response, stiffens the suspension, and opens the exhaust valves.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2025
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Ayan Artan,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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This conversation has been edited and condensed for publication.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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These were also the years when Twain’s contradictions began to harden into gleaming marble.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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Dirt and sweat can dry and harden your gloves and soil the inside, defeating their purpose of protecting your hands.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2025
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Where did Lucas get the freaky idea of carbon freezing Han Solo from?—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2025
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But Trump’s on-again-off-again tariffs may nevertheless be pushing households and businesses to alter their spending and freeze plans for long-term investment because of how quickly conditions can change, sometimes seemingly by the hour.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Pfizer’s patents on its Covid-19 vaccine have solidified its market leadership while addressing global needs.—
Tami Saito,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Since the original Shrek film held its premiere on April 22, 2001, a slew of memorable fairytale characters have been born into the famed franchise's universe and undoubtedly solidified themselves into pop culture history.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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But their chemistry begins to curdle as Violet begins being irritated and then terrorized by a series of anonymous drops to her phone.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Relations between the mayor and fire chief curdled badly.—
Shawn Hubler,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2025
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Tarte's tape technology softens the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and the crease-proof formula means this concealer won't cake under the eyes.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Hot tip: Don’t smear or drag—simply patting your concealer in will keep it from caking and creasing.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Thicken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thicken. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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