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

The rhythmic movement and sore muscles that come from slowly stirring polenta, the way the earthy, nourishing aroma slowly fills the room as the grains start to thicken.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026

One idea BBC News recently looked at was a plan to pump seawater over the surface of Arctic sea-ice in winter to thicken it, giving the ice a better chance to survive the summer.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2025

No sooner had they stopped than the press began to thicken around them, as more and more of the afflicted came limping and shambling toward the wagons.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin