thickened 1 of 2

thickened

2 of 2

verb

past tense of thicken

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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
  • On a hot summer day, enjoy this creamy pie cooled or at room temperature.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
  • Warm, creamy and unexpectedly comforting that’s where perfume is headed in 2026.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • This interview has been edited and condensed.
    Kate Aurthur, Variety, 11 June 2026
  • This interview was edited and condensed for clarity.
    Joelle Goldstein, USA Today, 10 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
  • His massive imprint was solidified in 2006 when he was honored with a star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars, placed right at the base of the statue of his close friend, Sonny Bono.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
  • The push started with a one-out single by Meghan Clements and was solidified when Salerno blasted a two-run home run over the left-field wall.
    Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Adjective
  • Hikers dip into shady trails lined with thick brush, a favorite path being the Myakka Canopy Walkway, which offers a rare peek into the ecosystems—both minuscule and massive—within the swampy marshland.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
  • Whatever its former luxury, the boat now had cabins crammed with four-person bunks and an atmosphere thick with the scent of unwashed bodies and the steam of rations.
    Kevin Maurer, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Verb
  • Vegas has had a more challenging path to the final and might be more playoff-hardened at the moment.
    Pierre LeBrun, New York Times, 1 June 2026
  • Once the seedlings have been hardened off, dig holes deep enough to plant the seedlings up to the first set of true leaves.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Thickened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thickened. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on thickened

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster