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Recent Examples of thickened
Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Heat over medium, stirring frequently, until thickened and bubbly.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
But her thickened skin, along with her toughened reputation, felt supple now.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Heat over medium, stirring frequently, until thickened and bubbly.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thickened
Adjective
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The creamy texture also features vitamin E to nourish and soften hair, plus grapeseed oil to condition brows for a smooth, silky finish.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2026
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These traditional Portuguese pastries are known for a sweet, creamy filling and flaky crust.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Boublil and Schonberg have condensed a novel of over 1,000 pages into a three-hour musical, so a brisk pace is needed to give audiences the gist of the story.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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Our conversation has been edited and condensed.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
18 Feb. 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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As the Timberwolves’ defense stiffened, their shots finally started falling.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Outrage from the left about that maneuver stiffened Democratic spirits for a confrontation in the fall.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Indigenous people and Spanish settlers utilized the viscous goo for medicinal purposes and waterproofing boats.—
Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Dye stripped from photos by lacquer moves in viscous flows that seep into other areas of the composition.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The material, left over from when the moon’s magma ocean solidified, is a combination of potassium, rare Earth elements and phosphorus found in lunar rocks.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Across more than five decades, Pantoliano amassed an extensive catalog of roles in classic American film and television series, which have solidified his status as a prolific Hollywood performer.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Alternatively, the far side has a thick crust, higher elevations and far fewer signs of previous volcanic activity, Andrews-Hanna said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Keranique formulas combine strengthening proteins, scalp-nourishing ingredients and lightweight volumizing technology to support thicker, fuller-looking hair for women of every age, and instantly boost the appearance of density, without weighing hair down.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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 22 Feb. 2026.
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