thicken

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At the same time, M proteins can also cause the blood to thicken and concentrate in urine, both of which can cause renal problems.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

Coastal areas could see marine layer low clouds return as early as Friday night and thicken on Saturday night.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

When a solar storm hits Earth, it causes the upper atmosphere to expand and thicken, increasing drag on satellites.

From Science Daily • Jan. 28, 2026

After months of painful practice, he learned a new style of playing – using his two good fingers to lay down chords, and adding vibrato to thicken the sound.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2025

And it gave him a shivering to see her face change, the steel leave her eyes, the lips thicken from line to bow, and the corners turn up.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck