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,
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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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These deep-ocean predators swim through near-freezing Arctic waters at a pace that barely registers.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Houdry’s catalytic invention couldn’t work with leaded gasoline, and it hadn’t been tested in tough conditions, such as freezing cold or sweltering heat.—
Ann E. Carlson,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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Iran and the United States appeared at an impasse Thursday, with each side hardening its position over talks and setting the stage for another potential escalation in the Middle East war.—
David Rising,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Saline rinses at the first sign of congestion can prevent mouth breathing from hardening into habit.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 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 accession of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei in early March completed a decades-long process, solidifying the transformation of the Islamic Republic of Iran from a theocracy into a de facto military dictatorship.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Row, Loewe, Celine, Dior, and editor-favorite Ossou have all incorporated this shade into their collections, solidifying it as one of the season’s standout tones.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 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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That’s also where the classic debate, clumping vs non-clumping litter, shows up.—
Svetlana Khachiyan,
USA Today,
19 Dec. 2025
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“Thickening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thickening. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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