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thickened

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verb

past tense of thicken

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Recent Examples of thickened
Adjective
Cook and stir over medium until thickened and bubbly. Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026 But her thickened skin, along with her toughened reputation, felt supple now. Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thickened
Adjective
  • This white chocolate bar is creamy and ultra-sweet, and the great minds at TJ’s were smart to distract from the one-note flavor with crunchy little cookie crumbles.
    Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
  • The mix-ins were generous, with plenty of crunchy Butterfinger pieces in every bite, which gave the scoop a nice balance between creamy and crisp texture.
    Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • This interview has been edited and condensed.
    Emily Longeretta, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
  • This conversation has been edited and condensed.
    Austin Elias-de Jesus, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Unlike regions such as southeast Florida or southern California, New York’s nearshore waters are frequently turbid and moderately rough, limiting the visibility of sharks from the air.
    Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Why does Mitch find the view beautiful, though the water is turbid and he is enveloped in the scent of incense and candles?
    Katie Kitamura, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
Verb
  • June stiffened, a pillar of ice.
    Meredith Maran, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Adjective
  • Not only can the viscous substances gunk up the machine, leaving a residue and potentially feeding bacteria, but prolonged exposure to these molecules in the air can have negative effects, according to the American Lung Association.
    Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
  • That, the researchers surmise, is driving a general eastward flow of material through the viscous mantle.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Yang’s career solidified on a fateful trip back to China in the summer of 2023, as micro-drama companies began looking to make films overseas.
    Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Bailey was considered a likely top-10 selection throughout the pre-draft evaluation process and solidified his position with a strong showing at the NFL Scouting Combine in late February.
    Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Across the street, through a thick tangle of forest, the Khodymchuks’ building stood tall and gray in the snow.
    Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Not only does the material ensure comfort and support, but the unique design, with thick straps that curve to the exact shape of my arches and a cupped heel, creates a glove-like fit that hugs my feet.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The combination of the knee-high length and thickish merino blend keeps me as warm as possible in such conditions.
    Scott Douglas, Outside, 3 Feb. 2026

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“Thickened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thickened. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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