thickness

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Recent Examples of thickness Research mapping the thickness of the world's icy crust not only provides a window for how old an existing ocean might be but also probes where the crust might be at its thinnest — the perfect spot for future missions to detect the ocean. Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2025 Depending on the thickness setting, the machine will take anywhere from 15 minutes to a little over an hour to finish a freezing cycle. Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025 Borovinsky confesses this may not be the best pillow for stomach sleepers, as its thickness might make stomach or side sleepers a bit uncomfortable. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025 Further investigation of human brain scans found that skull thickness had been altered by the tumors, particularly where bones fuse. New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for thickness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thickness
Noun
  • This is a long way from the sort of brilliant offensive consistency of that season, during which the Chiefs put up that many points or more in seven straight games.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Cook, stirring occasionally and pressing berries against side of pot, until berries have completely broken down and juices have thickened to jamlike consistency (wooden spoon scraped across bottom should leave clear trail that doesn’t fill in), 10 to 12 minutes.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • One study in British Columbia found that sea star wasting disease led to a 311 percent increase in the population of medium-sized sea urchins and a 30 percent decrease in kelp density over two years.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 17 Oct. 2025
  • According to the research team, the XICS is equipped with an advanced calibration system designed to provide accurate measurements through changes in plasma density and temperature.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The success from the Chicago Cubs this season can be attributed to several different things: the presence of Kyle Tucker in the lineup, the emergence of Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki as two of the biggest run producers in the league, or even the consistence of the starting rotation.
    Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
  • These blushes have soft, creamy, and looser consistences that people use for a more dewy, glowy look, but there’s nothing like the natural finish that a powder blush provides.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • There was a time when silence meant slowness.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
  • All this slowness would be eliminated by AI.
    Angus Fletcher, Big Think, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The formula pairs pure retinol with hyaluronic acid and glycerin to keep skin hydrated, soft, and comfortable while targeting fine lines, uneven texture, and dullness.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 1 Oct. 2025
  • These oil-serum hybrids are designed to target visible signs of aging, such as dullness, fine lines and fatigue, while establishing a holistic cycle of external protection and internal regulation.
    Footwear News, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025

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“Thickness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thickness. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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