thickens

Definition of thickensnext
present tense third-person singular of thicken

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thickens
Verb
  • As that air rises, cools, and condenses, heavy rain can drop in a compact zone while nearby air remains dry.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Due to extra off days in April, the Yankees will begin the season with a four-man starting staff but plan to re-incorporate Gil in the rotation once the schedule condenses.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The men’s Run 900 Ultra Black Shorts feature integrated Rheon technology, a reactive polymer that remains soft at rest but stiffens under pressure.
    Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The woman—Rose, apparently—stiffens slightly.
    Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The initially soft capsule is further processed in a specialized structure called the ventral pedal gland near the muscular foot of the whelk, which cross-links the capsule proteins and hardens the structure before it is laid.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Gulf’s stance hardens There have been strong signs that the Gulf’s collective patience has been wearing thin.
    Holly Ellyatt,Emma Graham, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • What happens if a debt collector garnishes your wages and freezes your bank account?
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Water plants well going into winter and provide deep irrigation before the ground freezes.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Chiu’s appointment solidifies the splitting of Armstrong’s role in two, though Westermann had temporarily led the New York museum in the period since her hiring.
    Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
  • That solidifies in our mind the viability of the business.
    Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
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“Thickens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thickens. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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