Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thickening
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Step Back The core Pentagon automation technology for targeting is Palantir’s Maven Smart System, which allows military personnel to plan strikes by clicking, dragging, and dropping in a single program, condensing hours or days of work into minutes.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
18 Mar. 2026 -
Organizers say condensing the South by Southwest Conference and Festival to one weekend for 2026 will increase discovery of new music as attendees from the tech leg of the conference can now partake in the concerts.—
Ramon Ramirez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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The machine dryer agitates the clothing and prevents fibers from stiffening during drying, which is why clothing comes out feeling soft.—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Czech Republic’s new government will seek to transform the defense industry into an engine of the nation’s export economy as the flagship auto sector faces stiffening competition, Karel Havlicek, minister for industry and trade, told us.—
Suzanne Lynch,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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Highs today will only hit the mid to upper 40s with morning lows down near the freezing mark both days.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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In parts of the Midwest from Minneapolis to Detroit, temperatures could fall to below freezing.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Having won best in show at TinyFest over the past two years keeps Wilson coming back to the expo with new home designs, which are stick built and feature fire hardening.—
Amancai Biraben,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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The sky was the color of cotton candy, but the stale kind that’s been hardening in a plastic bag for days after the fair.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Dirt is everywhere, caking people’s Vans sneakers, and the day is a dull grey as clouds above threaten rain.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
30 Dec. 2025
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The Lions signed Cade Mays to a $25 million, three-year deal in the hopes of solidifying an offensive line that struggled last season.—
Larry Lage,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Lions signed Cade Mays to a $25 million, three-year deal in the hopes of solidifying an offensive line that struggled last season.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Rake the spot again to break up clumping soil and smooth it out.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
3 Apr. 2026
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The clumping foliage of this iris is also an attraction, and its vivid seeds in their pods are suitable for long-lasting dry arrangements.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Thickening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thickening. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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