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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
  • This creates a small but powerful shot of coffee, complete with the signature layer of crema—a creamy, golden foam that sits on top.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
  • Add water as needed to reach a creamy consistency, and season with salt.
    Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • This interview has been edited and condensed.
    Arushi Jacob, Variety, 25 June 2026
  • This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.
    Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026
Adjective
  • In science, absence of evidence is not evidence of absence, yet in turbid water, absence of observation becomes its own kind of uncertainty.
    Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Pulisic played a dynamic first half in the Americans' historic 4-1 victory over Paraguay to open their home World Cup nearly two weeks ago, but the AC Milan midfielder came off at halftime after an injury from training stiffened up.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 June 2026
  • Nicks on the edge or stiffened, curled rubber will leave streaks.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 June 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
  • The world’s longest-running talk show, NBC’s late-night institution created the late-night format, which was perfected and solidified by the late-great Johnny Carson’s 1962-1992 tenure.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 June 2026
  • McKenna was the top dog in the 2026 draft class for several years, and his one solid season at Penn State just solidified that.
    Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2026
Adjective
  • Measuring less than a millimeter thick, this sensor basically acts like a neuron in our brain, processing and keeping the information even after the original signal is gone.
    Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 27 June 2026
  • ZDNet Korea also reported that the Wide Fold uses 60μm ultra-thin glass on its inner display, 30% thicker than the 45μm used on the Z Fold 8 Ultra.
    Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • That separates vendors who truly hardened their posture from those who just updated their talking points.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • The interview, released in August, was supposed to follow the show’s usual strange logic, but instead the exchange hardened around Gaza, with Friedland growing visibly emotional as Torres remained largely unmoved.
    Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2026

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“Thickened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thickened. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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