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Recent Examples of thickened
Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
But her thickened skin, along with her toughened reputation, felt supple now.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Cook and stir over medium until thickened and bubbly.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
But her thickened skin, along with her toughened reputation, felt supple now.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thickened
Adjective
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The rich, indulgent dessert is designed to live up to its name, mimicking brownie batter in all its creamy, fudgy, glory.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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Pastas with seafood, chicken and veal entrees including scallopini, ravioli carciofi (cheese-stuffed with creamy pesto, roasted artichoke heart and sautéed mushrooms), shrimp and salmon.—
Ella Gonzales
May 1,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The seven food groups of the National Food Guide were condensed to four by combining all fruits and vegetables—regardless of color or form—into one group.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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Some responses are paraphrased for clarity or condensed for brevity.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Unlike regions such as southeast Florida or southern California, New York’s nearshore waters are frequently turbid and moderately rough, limiting the visibility of sharks from the air.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Why does Mitch find the view beautiful, though the water is turbid and he is enveloped in the scent of incense and candles?—
Katie Kitamura,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
Verb
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The journey of King Charles and the Queen consort had been planned for some time, well before relations between the United Kingdom and the United States stiffened due to international tensions, compounded by the assassination attempt on Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.—
Giorgia Olivieri,
Vanity Fair,
28 Apr. 2026
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June stiffened, a pillar of ice.—
Meredith Maran,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Not only can the viscous substances gunk up the machine, leaving a residue and potentially feeding bacteria, but prolonged exposure to these molecules in the air can have negative effects, according to the American Lung Association.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
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That, the researchers surmise, is driving a general eastward flow of material through the viscous mantle.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On the other hand, China has already solidified its position in low Earth orbit with its Tiangong space station.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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The comments come weeks after Plumb, 68, told Page Six that the onscreen siblings went on a date that solidified their status as friends.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Across the street, through a thick tangle of forest, the Khodymchuks’ building stood tall and gray in the snow.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Not only does the material ensure comfort and support, but the unique design, with thick straps that curve to the exact shape of my arches and a cupped heel, creates a glove-like fit that hugs my feet.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The combination of the knee-high length and thickish merino blend keeps me as warm as possible in such conditions.—
Scott Douglas,
Outside,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Thickened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thickened. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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