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Recent Examples of thicken
An initiative called Real Ice is trying to pump seawater atop Arctic sea ice to thicken it.
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Christian Elliott, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
Greek yogurt is lower in calcium as the straining process to thicken removes the calcium-rich whey.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2026
Using a wooden spoon or potato masher, lightly mash some of the beans to thicken the soup.
—Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
Let cool slightly to thicken, about 5 minutes.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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Christian Elliott, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
Greek yogurt is lower in calcium as the straining process to thicken removes the calcium-rich whey.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2026
Using a wooden spoon or potato masher, lightly mash some of the beans to thicken the soup.
—Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
Let cool slightly to thicken, about 5 minutes.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thicken
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The luxury retailer, weighed down by debt, is under pressure as consumers shift their shopping habits and competition stiffens.—
Brian Womack,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 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, a senior cabinet member said.—
Michal Kubala,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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This essentially condenses the air, forming clouds at the surface that could reduce visibility to less than a mile.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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This 18-pack travel toiletry set can also come in handy to condense all of your favorite toiletries into small, leak-proof bottles and jars.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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For years, this unspoken truth has hardened her, shaping her into a woman of precision and emotional distance — a mother who learned survival through silence.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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Water your plants regularly during the hardening off process, but slowly decrease how much water your plants receive.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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An ancient microorganism that figured out how to keep its cellular structures intact through 40,000 years of deep freeze could someday inspire a product that keeps a soldier’s skin from freezing on an Arctic patrol.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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How long temperatures fall below freezing matters.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Houston Chronicle,
13 Feb. 2026
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While the decision in the case remains pending, state maps for the 2026 elections will be solidified over the coming months as candidate filing deadlines rapidly approach.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Feb. 2026
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Fresh off a historic night at the Grammys, the trailblazing Puerto Rican rapper, singer, and songwriter is now set to take America’s biggest stage at the Super Bowl, solidifying a decade-long ascent that has redefined the American music industry.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Flashbacks to their courtship reveal the magnetic romantic charge that brought them together, while also demonstrating how that intensity would ultimately curdle into acrimony.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Jan. 2026
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Slowly add the cream mixture in a steady stream, whisking constantly to combine (to prevent the eggs from curdling).—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
23 Dec. 2025
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From fudgy squares that melt in your mouth to cake-like slices perfect for stacking on a platter, and even cookie-style mash-ups, these brownie recipes cover the spectrum.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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Biel balanced both of her boys in her arms in an Instagram shared on her 40th birthday, also posting photos of the colorful birthday card and cake her kids made.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Thicken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thicken. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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