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

Crushing the rice will thicken the milk when it’s cooked and give the Payesh a creamy, pudding-like consistency.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2026

The condition affects the skin and muscle in the palm of the hand, causing it to thicken and become less flexible.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2024

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