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thickened

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verb

past tense of thicken

Example Sentences

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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
  • Keep an eye out for changes in any liqueurs with a creamy base.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
  • Instead of overpowering the dish, the mustard gave it a savory flavor that balanced nicely with the creamy texture of the potatoes.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • The second act is tighter and has the best songs, but the whole show could easily be condensed into a 100-minute one-act with little lost.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
  • The following interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and length.
    Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 4 June 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
  • His eyes locked to the right, his tiny body stiffened and his face turned red.
    Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
  • There was a sudden spring shower, which stiffened into rain.
    Sam Knight, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
Adjective
  • The texture is robust and viscous.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • 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
  • Now that the sun has set on the primary runoff elections, the November general election ballot is almost solidified.
    Rachel Royster May 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026
  • In northeastern California lies a series of caves that formed thousands of years ago when volcanoes erupted lava that later solidified, leaving behind tunnels wide enough for humans to walk through.
    Tom Brown, Space.com, 25 May 2026
Adjective
  • Unlike thick denim, these pants have a summer-friendly fabric, so your legs can breathe instead of developing pools of sweat.
    Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
  • That’s because its light must travel through a thicker layer of atmosphere near the horizon.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 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 5 Jun. 2026.

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