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Recent Examples of thicken
The information war would almost certainly thicken at the same time.
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Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Flour is added to the mushroom mixture to thicken the broth to create a gravy.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
If needed, cook briefly to re-thicken the curry.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
Coastal areas could see marine layer low clouds return as early as Friday night and thicken on Saturday night.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
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Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Flour is added to the mushroom mixture to thicken the broth to create a gravy.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
If needed, cook briefly to re-thicken the curry.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
Coastal areas could see marine layer low clouds return as early as Friday night and thicken on Saturday night.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thicken
Verb
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Golden State’s schedule stiffens with an upcoming trip to New York and Indiana.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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There was a sudden spring shower, which stiffened into rain.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
Verb
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This interview has been edited and condensed.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity and length.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Scores of hardened, dangerous criminals are being paroled every year thanks to the Massachusetts Parole Board appointed by liberal Democrat Maura Healey.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
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The process relies on urushi, a natural lacquer derived from tree sap that hardens over time into a durable, food-safe coating.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Notably absent from the SEC’s motion to freeze Kapoor’s assets and its civil complaint was any mention of his hiring Suarez as a consultant for URBIN while the Location Ventures affiliate was seeking approval from City Hall for a residential and retail project at Commodore Plaza in Coconut Grove.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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Switzerland is a country that feels like it’s frozen in time.—
JD Linville,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The sweep solidified the Dodgers’ spot at the top of the NL West standings before heading to San Diego to face their division rival.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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The tour is set to solidify the group’s status as a premier live act following a record-breaking year that included a top-five Billboard 200 debut and a Grammy nomination.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Does a vague sense of dread curdle your belly?—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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For one thing, when extremely evil people never seem to get their righteous and fiery comeuppance, my rage can curdle a bit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The proof is in the winners themselves, whose industries span everything from philanthropy to cake designing.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Also, a magenta bed once owned by a Vegas drag queen that couldn’t be restored in time for the show (too much hair spray caked on the headboard).—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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“Thicken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thicken. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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