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thickened

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verb

past tense of thicken

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thickened
Verb
  • These interviews have been edited and condensed.
    K.J. Yossman, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This Zoom interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and brevity.
    Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Providing a tangy topping to the bowl is our creamy aioli, which is made with low-fat mayonnaise, ketchup, lemon juice, garlic and onion powders, and black pepper.
    Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 16 Aug. 2025
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and butter and beat with an electric mixer on low speed until creamy, about 30 seconds.
    Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • Storefronts were sandbagged against the turbid floodwaters, which have remained high in Benton for multiple days.
    Keisha Rowe, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Verb
  • Her commitment paid off, as her advocacy efforts gained traction and her impact on Louisiana’s cannabis landscape solidified.
    Javier Hasse, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • This dedication to heritage and quality has solidified its reputation for producing exceptional single malt Scotch whiskies.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • As water evaporated, the juice was ladled from vat to vat, progressively reducing until a thick, viscous syrup remained.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 July 2025
  • Soko’s innovative Hydrogel technology, used for denim finishing, transforms water into a highly viscous state, enveloping fabrics and protecting them from aggressive agents while reducing water consumption by up to 10 times compared to traditional methods.
    Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • European colonial rule hardened the distinction.
    Emmet Livingstone, The Dial, 20 Mar. 2025
  • March 27 is an opportunity to dissolve barriers between the heart and the soul, and to soften the edges where hurt has hardened us.
    Colin Bedell, Them, 20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Each Jesse & Ben’s fry is three-eights of an inch thick.
    Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Add a generous pour of dry white wine around (not on top of) the chicken, and roast for 45 to 55 minutes at 350°F, or until a meat thermometer inserted in the center of one of the thickest pieces of meat reads 145°F.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Maturing is a mixed blessing, but failing to mature is an undiluted curse.
    John Updike, New Yorker, 11 July 2025
  • Spray undiluted vinegar directly on the grass taking care not to spray other plants.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 June 2025
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“Thickened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thickened. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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