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Recent Examples of thicken
Retinol: Experts suggest that topical products containing at least 0.3% retinol (a form of vitamin A) support the body in producing more collagen, which can, in turn, thicken the skin and smooth the appearance of cellulite.22 Noticeable improvements may take at least six months of use.
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 25 Mar. 2025
Flour: Flour helps thicken and bind the pineapple and sugar mixture at the bottom of the dish.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
Moisturizers and serums infused with niacinamide can help thicken the skin barrier, decrease redness and soften fine lines and wrinkles, says Dr. Joshua Tournas, a dermatologist with Banner Health.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
Gradually add the milk while stirring and cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
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—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 25 Mar. 2025
Flour: Flour helps thicken and bind the pineapple and sugar mixture at the bottom of the dish.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
Moisturizers and serums infused with niacinamide can help thicken the skin barrier, decrease redness and soften fine lines and wrinkles, says Dr. Joshua Tournas, a dermatologist with Banner Health.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
Gradually add the milk while stirring and cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
10.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thicken
Verb
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Inflation, perhaps stiffened by tariffs, and uncertainty over the future of the labor market have left consumers feeling uneasy.—
DeArbea Walker,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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After a second quarter defensive letdown, the Heat stiffened against a team that leads the league in points per 100 possessions, at 122.4.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
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The following interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2025
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This conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Quispe López,
Them.,
8 Apr. 2025
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To start, harden off your seedlings over a two-week period and then plant them in a sunny, well-draining garden bed or 8- to 12-inch pots.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Mexican leader did harden her language on the topic following the Los Alegres del Barranco concert.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2025
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On March 25, the Wall Street Journal reported that HHS was considering freezing $27.5 million out of the more than $200 million allocated for Title X’s annual budget.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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Temperatures can rise to the 80s, then quickly plummet to freezing when an unexpected cold snap arrives.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2025
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The mariachi singer — who died in 2021 — remains one of Mexico’s most celebrated musical figures, and his induction into the Registry further solidifies his enduring legacy.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
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The multi-platinum recording artist has solidified her status as a bankable star for Netflix.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
9 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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But their chemistry begins to curdle when she is terrorized by a series of anonymous drops to her phone.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 Mar. 2025
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Equipment also includes a device to eliminate pesky lunar dusk, which has caked spacesuits and equipment in earlier lunar visits.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
3 Mar. 2025
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Blush is Life is light, airy, and definitely doesn't cake or settle into texture like other powder blushes tend to do.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Thicken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thicken. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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