THICKENING Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

thickening

verb

Definition of thickening

present participle of thicken

as in condensing

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As winds are forced up to 13,000 feet along the steep slopes of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea, rapidly condensing air will squeeze out extra precipitation thanks to orographic lift.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Two-phase systems allow the fluid to boil near hot components before condensing and returning to the bath.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of condensing

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But one of the positives Glenn highlighted was the defense stiffening in the red zone against Chicago, which went 2 of 7 inside the New York 20-yard line.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
Avoiding harsh chemicals like bleach, fabric softeners, and the like will help keep your robe soft and absorbent as these formulas could break down the fabric, leave behind fabric-stiffening residue, or cause pilling and other concerns.

— Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of stiffening

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The plan includes changes to pension rules, freezing public sector wages and limiting health care costs.

— Ellen Francis, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2026
The filing also says that public interest favors freezing the deal until the Supreme Court considers the case.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of freezing

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Nearly all Senate Democrats voted to require the State Department to report on Israeli settler violence in the West Bank, in a continuing sign of the party’s hardening stance toward Israel.

— Noah Robertson, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026
The specifications hardening around agents are careful about this line.

— Dr. Aditya Vikram Kashyap, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of hardening

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Air France’s La Première just won the World's Best First Class Award at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, solidifying its reputation as the crème de la crème of commercial aviation.

— Emily Adler Sach, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026
Alongside the Charm, the company introduced lighter-weight virtual reality goggles and new audio-only smart glasses, further solidifying its dominance in ambient computing.

— Michael Khouw, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of solidifying

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Keep the package sealed after each use to prevent sheets from clumping or breaking down early.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026
Today, the yard is full, teeming with edible plants wrapped around a central open area covered in clumping grass that creates a wave-like texture.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of clumping

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