THICKENING Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

thickening

verb

Definition of thickening

present participle of thicken

as in condensing

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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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On Tuesday the team—which includes nine specialists across medicine, performance and psychology—could have an array of ice bags, cold towels, freezing vests and even cooling overshoes at their disposal.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 30 June 2026
There is no shortage of policy proposals for reducing college costs, ranging from freezing tuition to canceling student debt.

— Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 26 June 2026

Definition of freezing

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Candor, without the balance of Humility, Temperance, and Collaboration, risks hardening into rigidity, creating blind spots and stifling relationships.

— Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
As that assumption erodes, attention has shifted from hardening GPS toward security through diversification.

— Zak Kassas, The Conversation, 23 June 2026

Definition of hardening

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Shellie’s Soapbox, a podcaster and thought leader who recently launched as an entrepreneur, said Cannes was an investment in solidifying her path with her business venture.

— Alejandra Rojas, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Hermès received design medals at the Paris Expositions Universelles of 1855 and 1867, solidifying the company’s renown, word of which eventually traveled beyond France.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026

Definition of solidifying

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