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Recent Examples of thicken
Once again, the plot is sure to thicken from here.
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Andy Andersen, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
This causes the milk to thicken and somewhat solidify, which in this case helps to stabilize our cheesecake.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Nut Butters Nut butters can thicken oatmeal, add to its taste, and give it a nutritional boost.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
In dry conditions, however, that mucus can thicken and become less effective, which may lead to congestion, irritation, or a sensation of shortness of breath.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 23 Feb. 2026
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Andy Andersen, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
This causes the milk to thicken and somewhat solidify, which in this case helps to stabilize our cheesecake.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Nut Butters Nut butters can thicken oatmeal, add to its taste, and give it a nutritional boost.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
In dry conditions, however, that mucus can thicken and become less effective, which may lead to congestion, irritation, or a sensation of shortness of breath.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thicken
Verb
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Officials this year have increased restrictions on flying drones and stiffened the penalties for their unauthorized use—including jail time.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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The woman—Rose, apparently—stiffens slightly.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
6 Apr. 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2026
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The work only repaired and hardened about 10% of what was lost.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
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But Iran, which watched the 2003 toppling of Saddam Hussein next door, has been hardening its regime ever since.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
6 Apr. 2026
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Once a creditor clears the legal prerequisites, nothing prevents them from simultaneously directing a writ to your employer to garnish your wages and a separate writ to your bank to freeze the cash in your account.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Of course, most job hunters at the time felt as though the job market was frozen solid.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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The involvement of Vice President JD Vance had raised hopes around the world that the weekend negotiations in Pakistan would solidify the ceasefire with Iran and put an end to the war within reach.—
Natalie Allison,
Washington Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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Entering Year Two, though, the Broncos need to solidify where Barron’s strengths fit best, both for his own development and for the future of their secondary.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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Two dented blue bottles of Cuajo Titanium, a liquid coagulating enzyme used to curdle milk, remained on a wooden table, caked in mud.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Dairy-heavy recipes like creamy soups, sauces, or chowders are less likely to curdle when they're cooked slowly and gently.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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The team offers several classes per week, with a mix of hands-on and demonstration instruction across topics like steak, bread making, and cake baking and decorating.—
Nicole Schnitzler,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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There are five different hot sauces, exactly 58 tortillas and a variety of sweet treats, from pudding and cobbler to cake, chocolate and cookies.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Thicken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thicken. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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