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Recent Examples of thicken
Coastal areas could see marine layer low clouds return as early as Friday night and thicken on Saturday night.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Once again, the plot is sure to thicken from here.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 16 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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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Once again, the plot is sure to thicken from here.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 16 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
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Your Cardiovascular Health Can Improve Quickly Arteries naturally stiffen with age, which can raise your risk of heart attack and stroke.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
11 Apr. 2026
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The men’s Run 900 Ultra Black Shorts feature integrated Rheon technology, a reactive polymer that remains soft at rest but stiffens under pressure.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
28 Apr. 2026
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This conversation has been lightly edited and condensed for clarity.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lightly scrub grout or tile lines before buildup hardens further.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Emery prefers his players to be battle-hardened and to be involved in matches, rather than just training.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The spike in fatal crashes during the first three months of 2026 follows an increase in crashes and fatalities attributed to Colorado’s relatively dry, clear road conditions and temperatures above freezing in November and December, which led to motorcyclists extending their riding.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani promised to address housing affordability in the city and work to freeze the rent.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Cheng traces how, with the help of Kim’s son Jong Il and a distant uncle who was once a pastor, Kim borrowed the tactics of religion to solidify extraordinary psychological control over an entire population.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The contract would also keep him in Houston through the 2030 season and solidify his standing with the franchise for at least the next five years.—
Jonathan M. Alexander,
Houston Chronicle,
3 May 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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Dry the tracks thoroughly afterward to prevent grime from caking into the grooves.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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Green is slightly stronger for cleaning lightly caked grime, while yellow is strong enough to strip off paint.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Thicken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thicken. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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