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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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It’s anchored by those same signature jackfruit carnitas tamales with fresh salsa, and chile relleno stuffed with creamy mozzarella served with vegetable turmeric rice and refried beans.—
Von Diaz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Dec. 2025
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The creamy formula blends a triple collagen complex with hyaluronic acid to deeply moisturize, plus elastin and shea butter help soften and increase bounciness.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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This interview was edited and condensed for clarity.—
Joelle Goldstein,
USA Today,
10 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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His eyes locked to the right, his tiny body stiffened and his face turned red.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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There was a sudden spring shower, which stiffened into rain.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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The texture is robust and viscous.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Until the lava of the bird’s stomach melts her valiant resins, dissolves her nomadic strength, and transforms her into a viscous secretion.—
María Ospina,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Since 2014, Brock has solidified itself as one of the most consistent Texas high school football powerhouses, winning at least 11 games every season.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Dec. 2025
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The company, which billionaire Elon Musk founded in 2002, has firmly solidified its status as one of most reputable and well-known commercial cosmic ventures.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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With more than 38,000 gallons of fuel on board the cargo flight bound for Hawaii, the crash created a massive ball of fire – punctuated by smaller explosions from flammable material on the ground – and sent a towering plume of thick black smoke into the sky.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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This vacuum is a deep clean machine that includes five height adjustment settings for cleaning hard floors and thick carpets.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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By the book’s end, her loyalty to Kennedy has hardened, and so has her cynicism regarding politics.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
2 Dec. 2025
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In addition, it is described as being inherently radiation hardened.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Dec. 2025
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“Thickened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thickened. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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