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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
  • The thick, creamy formula takes a minute to rub in, but the moisturizing effects are immediate.
    Madison Yauger, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Here, rainbow lentils ($16) are served cool and al dente atop a creamy daal puree, with a bright chutney vinaigrette tying everything together.
    John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • Grass carp make the water more turbid; stiltgrass and common reed can block sight lines and reduce property values; and sea lamprey are a shocking sight when they are attached to sport fish.
    Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 12 Sep. 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 palate is viscous slightly beyond its proof, and those dark fruits carry over well, rich in fig, plum pudding, and mulberry; t’s like a vanilla tart topped with fresh berries underneath a sugary glaze.
    David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
  • Researchers thought massive ice sheets, unlike noisy, cracking glaciers, flow silently, like viscous fluids.
    ByPaul Voosen, science.org, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • But the war has hardened Putin’s resolve and narrowed his options.
    Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The war has hardened Putin’s resolve and narrowed his options.
    Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The average iPhone 16 measures 7.9mm (0.31 inches) thick, and the Galaxy S25 measures 7.2mm (0.28 inches) thick.
    Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 5 Mar. 2025
  • The final product is smooth but not thin, with a thick and intriguing mouthfeel.
    Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • That song is a powder keg, a dynamic storehouse of raw, undiluted energy.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
  • His reaction, though, was one of pure, undiluted rage.
    Rory Smith, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Thickened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thickened. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

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