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Recent Examples of thicken
Add cream to mushrooms and bring to a light simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently until thickened slightly, about 5 minutes.
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Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
Infections Lung infections from bacteria and viruses cause mucus to thicken and turn brown.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 15 June 2025
Place the pan over medium-high heat and reduce until the sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 to 7 minutes.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
The justified accusation that the carbon footprint of a child from a rich nation was gigantic compared to that of a child from a poorer nation (except those from elite families) thickening the political smog obscuring the raw ecological toll of adding eighty million a year to the human population.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2025
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Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
Infections Lung infections from bacteria and viruses cause mucus to thicken and turn brown.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 15 June 2025
Place the pan over medium-high heat and reduce until the sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 to 7 minutes.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
The justified accusation that the carbon footprint of a child from a rich nation was gigantic compared to that of a child from a poorer nation (except those from elite families) thickening the political smog obscuring the raw ecological toll of adding eighty million a year to the human population.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thicken
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My forehead stiffened and went numb, like it was made of concrete that had suddenly set.—
Sarah Miller,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2025
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Many Republicans would like to stiffen the work requirements by requiring work of recipients who are up to age 65 or are the parents of children who are more than six years old.—
Tracy Roof,
The Conversation,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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The conversation has been slightly edited and condensed for clarity.—
Emma Sandler,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Iran rejects tight restrictions on its nuclear program and has hardened its stance after Israel and the U.S. targeted its nuclear facilities in June.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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They’d be hardened to anything that life and work threw their way.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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To freeze cut tomatoes, place in a single layer on a lined baking sheet or plate, and freeze until firm to keep them from sticking together.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
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That stasis quickly froze America’s most desirable metro areas, leaving them unable to build enough housing to meet demand.—
Marina Bolotnikova,
Vox,
7 July 2025
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Many Republicans view the legislation as Trump's signature domestic policy win, solidifying his agenda for years to come.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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While some observed slight banding in certain HDR10 content, recent updates appear to have largely resolved the issue—solidifying the G5 as the TV to beat in 2025.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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Wife guy, always a little mocking, curdled into the plainly pejorative.—
Jeremy Gordon,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2025
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That those possibilities curdle into exploitation is a result of Elisabeth’s own making.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2025
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Photos of the aftermath show children's bunks caked in mud, belongings strewn about and a building with an entire wall missing.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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All his belongings — a mattress, sports cards, his pet parakeet’s bird cage — now sit caked in mud in front of his home.—
Nadia Lathan,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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“Thicken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thicken. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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