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Recent Examples of thickened
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
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
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Another must-visit is La Martinière, an Île de Ré ice cream institution, which pays homage to local harvests with flavors like potato and oysters with seaweed praline (creamy, briny, and strange, but worth a taste), plus crowd pleasers like caramel with fleur de sel (sea salt).—
Caitlin Gunther,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
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But the Qatari plane separates itself most visibly with its lavish inside amenities — including creamy tan and leather furnishings, rugs, and artwork designed by the famed French interior design firm Cabinet Alberto Pinto.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The following interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and length.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
18 June 2026
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This conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
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Nicks on the edge or stiffened, curled rubber will leave streaks.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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The moose flinched and stiffened.—
Fred Bear,
Outdoor Life,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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The texture is robust and viscous.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The soluble fiber in oats, particularly the polysaccharide beta-glucan, forms a viscous gel in the digestive tract.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
22 May 2026
Verb
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With that, the Dolphins solidified themselves as the youngest team in the NFL for the upcoming season.—
Ava DiCecca,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2026
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Exact hours may change or be further solidified.—
Jenna Thompson
June 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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The fire initially grew into a huge inferno, creating a pillar of thick, black smoke that could be seen for miles.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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That thick, ugly vein, the shrimp feeling, was gone.—
Sarah Miller,
New Yorker,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Twelve years later, there’s more salt and pepper in Rogen’s beard and more vinegar in his demeanor; the let-it-all-hang-out comic boisterousness of his Judd Apatow days has hardened into a shell of middle-aged aggression.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
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The left’s internationalism—once the calling card of progress—has hardened into hostility to Israel, across academia, NGOs, mainstream-media outlets, and the United Nations.—
Adam Louis-Klein,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
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“Thickened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thickened. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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