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Recent Examples of thicken
It is made in the same general way (and also unsweetened), but the final product gets watered down and then thickened with stabilizers and gums.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
But these latest revelations only thicken the mystery: Who was Joan Didion?
—Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Mixing cornstarch with water and adding it to the broth at then end of cooking helps thicken the sauce and results in a velvety texture.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025
Powdered sugar: Adds sweetness to the cream cheese but also helps the mixture thicken up.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
But these latest revelations only thicken the mystery: Who was Joan Didion?
—Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Mixing cornstarch with water and adding it to the broth at then end of cooking helps thicken the sauce and results in a velvety texture.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025
Powdered sugar: Adds sweetness to the cream cheese but also helps the mixture thicken up.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thicken
Verb
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The schedule stiffens considerably over the back half of the season.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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Lucy’s Law, among other things, stiffens the penalties for seriously injuring someone in a boat crash.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2025
Verb
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All answers have been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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This interview was edited and condensed for clarity.—
Jennifer Adams,
StyleCaster,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Remember, this isn’t about gaming the system—you’re hardening your company.—
Gabriel Labrada,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Wilders last week held a rare, formal press conference to present the government with an ultimatum for hardening the country’s asylum policy – despite the fact that the minister for asylum and migration is a member of his own party.—
Mick Krever,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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As the Trump administration freezes and slashes billions of dollars in research funding, meddles with curricula, and threatens international students’ ability to study in the US, governments, universities and research institutions in Canada, Europe and Asia are racing to attract fleeing talent.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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In parallel, the Trump administration has reportedly frozen more than $2 billion in research grants to elite universities, including Harvard, citing alleged violations of federal directives related to antisemitism and national security, NPR reported.—
Michelle Mbekeani,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Musk, who is also CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is a complicating character in Trump’s effort to solidify U.S. leadership in AI.—
Kate Rooney,Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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While the original was built for versatility and durability, the Gen 2 brings a few notable upgrades that further solidify its position as a tool watch for everyday wear.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Verb
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There’s something striking about how Black Mirror, which primarily fixates on near-futuristic tech conceits as a lens through which to unpack human anxieties, has effectively spanned the length of our collective curdling relationship with technology.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2025
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But their chemistry begins to curdle as Violet begins being irritated and then terrorized by a series of anonymous drops to her phone.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Diehl, despite being caked in old-man make up, digs deep into Mengele’s chilling contradictions and compartmentalizations, which arrive with a nearly comedic form of self-awareness (Mengele detests the idea that he may one day be fictionalized on film), making the character seem even more pathetic.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
20 May 2025
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And, true to its name, this multi balm can help prevent makeup from drying and caking throughout the day, as a moisturizing treatment around areas prone to fine lines and wrinkles, and as a lip balm.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Thicken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thicken. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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