thickening

verb

Definition of thickeningnext
present participle of thicken
as in condensing

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  1. condensing
  2. stiffening
  3. freezing
  4. hardening
  5. caking
  6. solidifying
  7. clumping
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  • By condensing development calendars and lead times, companies can achieve a closer response to demand, thereby improving inventory management.
    — SJ Studio, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
  • Ultimately, the device attempts to solve the logistical headache of outdoor entertainment by condensing an entire gear bag into a single, cohesive unit.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 May 2026
Definition of condensing
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  • Major media companies operating traditional linear networks have been under pressure in recent years amid stiffening competition from large tech rivals as programming migrates to streaming.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 June 2026
  • Volkswagen’s premium Audi brand has lost much of its luster in recent years, dragged down by trade tariffs, stiffening competition and a patchy electric-vehicle roster.
    — William Wilkes, Bloomberg, 8 June 2026
Definition of stiffening
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  • The city has proposed about $6 million in public incentives for the Novelist project, which would include loaning developers $4 million up front, along with freezing the property taxes on the hotel for its first 10 years.
    — Ilana Arougheti July 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
  • There is no shortage of policy proposals for reducing college costs, ranging from freezing tuition to canceling student debt.
    — Thomas Adam, Fortune, 13 July 2026
Definition of freezing
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  • An aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition involving a tear in the main artery from the heart, due in this case to what is commonly known as hardening of the arteries.
    — Duarte Dias, CBS News, 12 July 2026
  • Over time, this prevents excessive soap scum and residue from hardening on the surface.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026
Definition of hardening
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  • Wipe down furniture in the kitchen or dining room frequently to prevent grease from caking on.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
  • Dry the tracks thoroughly afterward to prevent grime from caking into the grooves.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Definition of caking
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  • Hollywood's win was over a superficial aspect, while Meta quietly advanced its core business objective, making ad creation nearly fully automated and solidifying its market dominance.
    — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • After mulling over their wishlist, Caywood and her husband finally started solidifying their plans.
    — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of solidifying
Verb
  • This also removes excess starch, keeping the pasta from clumping together.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 26 June 2026
  • The drug is designed to rapidly block platelets from clumping and restricting blood flow, lessening the adverse outcomes of a heart attack.
    — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Definition of clumping
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