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Recent Examples of thicken
Green enchilada sauce and a poblano chiles add the right amount of heat while the mashed Great Northern beans thicken the broth—no dairy needed.
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Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
The information war would almost certainly thicken at the same time.
—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
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Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
The information war would almost certainly thicken at the same time.
—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
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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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Riyadh ordered government entities to freeze payments to strategy advisers, management consultants, and law firms, which were central to the kingdom’s efforts to reinvent its economy and become a global business and entertainment hub, Semafor reported.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
22 May 2026
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This easy dish is perfect to prepare and freeze to cook on busy weeknights.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
22 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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Customize the cycle for each specific load, such as pots and pans, delicate china, and caked-on messes.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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My sneakers caked tall with snow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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“Thicken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thicken. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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