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thickened

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verb

past tense of thicken

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thickened
Verb
  • These interviews have been edited and condensed.
    K.J. Yossman, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This Zoom interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and brevity.
    Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Certain brands may also have a dryer texture versus a silky, creamier one.
    Christina Manian, Health, 10 July 2025
  • As the name suggests, the Ranch Snack Wrap features creamy Ranch sauce, while the Spicy Snack Wrap is filled with Spicy Pepper sauce.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
Adjective
  • Storefronts were sandbagged against the turbid floodwaters, which have remained high in Benton for multiple days.
    Keisha Rowe, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
  • On the engineering side, the plan is to design a better speaker, targeting the ideal frequency response for a turbid ecosystem, and doing so in a way that drives down the cost.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 20 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Her commitment paid off, as her advocacy efforts gained traction and her impact on Louisiana’s cannabis landscape solidified.
    Javier Hasse, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • This dedication to heritage and quality has solidified its reputation for producing exceptional single malt Scotch whiskies.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The red smile in her neck pulses viscous filling down her chest, over the four letters on the plastic name badge pinned to her shirt.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 30 June 2025
  • Shake your ingredients for 15-20 seconds (or longer for more viscous ingredients) before straining the drink into a chilled glass.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
Verb
  • March 27 is an opportunity to dissolve barriers between the heart and the soul, and to soften the edges where hurt has hardened us.
    Colin Bedell, Them, 20 Mar. 2025
  • European colonial rule hardened the distinction.
    Emmet Livingstone, The Dial, 20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Sides of hand-cut fries ($3) were fairly standard, and onion rings ($5) were thick and addictively crunchy.
    Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 14 July 2025
  • Back inside, the primary suite carries on the adobe style with thick, smooth walls and rounded edges.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • Spray undiluted vinegar directly on the grass taking care not to spray other plants.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 June 2025
  • This was the first time in 35 years that Aberdeen had lifted the Scottish Cup, and for Dabbagh the victory was a moment of instant, undiluted joy.
    George Ramsay, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
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“Thickened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thickened. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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