thicken

Example Sentences

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Freeze it for an hour or two — not long enough to turn it solid, just enough to thicken and chill — and it becomes something surprisingly luxurious.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

Adenomyosis, is a condition often compared to endometriosis and occurs when where endometrial-like tissue grows into the muscular wall of the uterus, causing it to thicken and enlarge.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

I want to thicken the stock a little bit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

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

I heard August move across the porch, felt the air thicken as she stood behind me on the other side of the screen.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd