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Recent Examples of thicken
Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
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Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
The figs would cook until their tough outer skin softened and some began to burst open to gently ooze their seedy pulp, thickening the mixture into a grainy, molasses-brown syrup, while other figs remained whole, their thick stems still attached.
—Claude Barilleaux, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Apr. 2025
Whisk together pudding and pie filling, milk, and coconut extract in a large bowl until smooth and starting to thicken, about 2 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2025
Formulated with organic amla and rice protein and proven to thicken hair by 11% (per the brand), the volumizing foam will create fuller, all-day voluminous curls.
—Natasha Marsh, Allure, 7 Apr. 2025
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Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
The figs would cook until their tough outer skin softened and some began to burst open to gently ooze their seedy pulp, thickening the mixture into a grainy, molasses-brown syrup, while other figs remained whole, their thick stems still attached.
—Claude Barilleaux, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Apr. 2025
Whisk together pudding and pie filling, milk, and coconut extract in a large bowl until smooth and starting to thicken, about 2 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2025
Formulated with organic amla and rice protein and proven to thicken hair by 11% (per the brand), the volumizing foam will create fuller, all-day voluminous curls.
—Natasha Marsh, Allure, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thicken
Verb
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Pindar said the fascia can stiffen under stress or illness, reducing circulation and making waste removal more difficult.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
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The Energy Department typically stiffens a requirement only after years of study, comment, negotiation and testing (and sometimes litigation) among industry, consumer and environmental groups.—
Peter Elkind,
ProPublica,
11 Apr. 2025
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All responses have been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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This article has been edited and condensed for clarity and brevity.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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And then, as if he’s already relived the moment in question and arrived at the same, grim decision, Joel’s expression hardens.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 Apr. 2025
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Farmers say their forebears initially enjoyed super yields, but the soil has hardened over time, and yields have plummeted, leading to more chemical use.—
Brooke Roberts-Islam,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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This adds another layer of protection without completely freezing access to credit. 5.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Her decision to freeze her eggs wasn't made lightly.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Pfizer’s patents on its Covid-19 vaccine have solidified its market leadership while addressing global needs.—
Tami Saito,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Since the original Shrek film held its premiere on April 22, 2001, a slew of memorable fairytale characters have been born into the famed franchise's universe and undoubtedly solidified themselves into pop culture history.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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But their chemistry begins to curdle as Violet begins being irritated and then terrorized by a series of anonymous drops to her phone.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Relations between the mayor and fire chief curdled badly.—
Shawn Hubler,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2025
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Tarte's tape technology softens the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and the crease-proof formula means this concealer won't cake under the eyes.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Hot tip: Don’t smear or drag—simply patting your concealer in will keep it from caking and creasing.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Thicken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thicken. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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