thicken
Example Sentences
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I noticed the hem was coming undone in a corner of it, trailing a thread on the ground as she dragged a wooden paddle through the thickening akpl. in the cauldron.
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The buildings began to thin, and the trees to thicken.
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So I wait for the line of passengers to thicken.
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Sodium phosphate is used to preserve moisture and enhance flavor in processed foods, while carrageenan is added to thicken and stabilize products like meats.
From Los Angeles Times
When a solar storm hits Earth, it causes the upper atmosphere to expand and thicken, increasing drag on satellites.
From Science Daily
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.