thick
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Process for 1 to 2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed, until smooth, airy and thick enough to hold its shape.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
They showed fewer signs of separating or becoming unusually thick.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
An AFP journalist saw thick black smoke rising over the Moscow region Saturday morning, lingering until at least the late afternoon.
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026
On a boat that size, he said, the line would probably be about 1½ or 2 inches thick.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
She dragged a thick duffel bag out onto the step.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
For larger or thicker cubes, briefly cook the pancetta in a skillet before adding it to the tarts.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
Long cables must be thicker to compensate for the current over a longer distance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Billions of years ago, scientists believe it may have been warm, wet, and wrapped in a much thicker atmosphere, creating conditions that could have supported simple microbial life.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026
“The crocodile had him by the thigh, and he would turn, and the size of this crocodile, I mean, his head was as long as my torso, his tail thicker than my legs,” Yetter said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
The new posts were thicker and longer than the old ones, so Finn and Miguel took turns with the posthole digger to widen and deepen the hole.
From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby
In his 30 years at Nike, Bignell has helped lead the development of some of the sneaker giant’s most cutting-edge running shoes, including the Vomero Premium, which features one of the market’s thickest, most-cushioned soles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
It’s almost as if the Reds were intimidated even before the game began, as the Dodgers buried them in their thickest pregame brine.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2025
Next, add thickest pieces of seafood, saving shrimp for last as they need the least amount of cook time.
From Salon ● Mar. 14, 2025
Today, the crusts are 5 feet at their thickest point and cover an area of 5 by 12 miles at the foot of the Silver Island Mountains.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 21, 2024
The night was clear and cold, and we bundled up in our thickest coats and scarves.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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