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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
  • Recently, marinated, raw tuna cubes sat on top of a creamy hazelnut and bean pure while a fatty pork jowl was balanced by a tart salsa verde and sprigs of purslane.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
  • This casserole is inspired by the creamy taste of au gratin potatoes, so your kids won't even notice that there's a leafy green hiding under the Parmesan bread crumb topping.
    Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 May 2026
  • The following interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and length.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 May 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
  • The journey of King Charles and the Queen consort had been planned for some time, well before relations between the United Kingdom and the United States stiffened due to international tensions, compounded by the assassination attempt on Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
    Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Apr. 2026
  • June stiffened, a pillar of ice.
    Meredith Maran, Los Angeles Times, 8 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
  • The successes of Byrne’s Tony-winning theatrical concert, American Utopia, and his current tour have solidified his status as an auteur who has shaped younger generations even beyond the constraints of Talking Heads, which memorably reunited for its 2002 induction.
    Devon Ivie, Vulture, 14 May 2026
  • And, in the final months of 2025, when the Fed cut rates another three times, this viewpoint became further solidified.
    Matt Richardson, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Adjective
  • The slain hikers were among 20 who set out to ascend the 1,355-meter (4,445-foot) volcano in defiance of safety restrictions and became stranded when Dukono erupted early Friday, spewing a thick ash column that rose about 10 kilometers (6 miles) into the air.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 May 2026
  • The dead were among 20 hikers who set out to ascend the 4,445-foot volcano in defiance of safety restrictions and became stranded when Dukono erupted early Friday, spewing a thick ash column that rose about 6 miles into the air.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 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 17 May. 2026.

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