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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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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 interview has been edited for clarity and condensed.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The YouTube video is 1 hour and 14 minutes long, and CBS said it had been condensed for clarity.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Fertilization and pruning encourage new growth, which does not have time to harden off before cold temperatures set in.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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The finale opens in the stillness that follows, grief hardening into vengeance.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Numerous gunshots can be heard as the officers fire their weapons, but the video freezes just before Green is shot, which Hoskin said was due to the graphic content.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Modern techniques like freezing herbs in oil or quick-pickling veggies keeps that spirit alive.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 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
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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 9 Nov. 2025.
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