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thicken

[thik-uhn] / ˈθɪk ən /
VERB
set; make more dense
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clot condense congeal curdle swell
STRONG
add buttress cake clabber coagulate deepen enlarge expand freeze gel harden inspissate jell jelly ossify petrify reinforce solidify stiffen widen
WEAK
grow thick
Antonyms
STRONGEST
thin
STRONG
abridge decrease diminish lessen liquefy lower melt reduce shrink soften subtract weaken
WEAK
dilute water down

Example Sentences

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I want to thicken the stock a little bit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Let it come together for a few minutes, then blend part of it—just enough to thicken the base while leaving some beans intact.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 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

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

I knew if I ran, the sobbing would pursue me, and the water would thicken into quicksand.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros