thickening
Example Sentences
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They gather shortly after daybreak outside a minimarket, the tropical heat thickening, the dawn haze in lethargic retreat.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2025
“Let the pie cool completely before slicing. This allows the filling to finish thickening and gives you the best pie-eating experience.”
From Salon • Jan. 30, 2025
Rachel, who is still experiencing debilitating symptoms from the menopause, is slowly lowering her oestrogen dose, with the hope that will reduce the thickening of her womb and, in turn, reduce the risk of cancer.
From BBC • Sep. 30, 2024
Carrageenan is derived from a seaweed, to add a thickening texture and preserve the product.
From Seattle Times • May 2, 2024
Jack knelt too and blew gently, so that the smoke drifted away, thickening, and a tiny name appeared.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
