thickening
noun
thick·en·ing
ˈthi-kə-niŋ 
ˈthik-
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They can be used for thickening, emulsification, leavening, or to provide structure or liquid to a recipe.
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Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2025
And the septal thickening becomes more exaggerated as time goes on.
—Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Consistent use revealed early signs of new hair growth along the hairline — a promising indicator of its effectiveness — though noticeable thickening and regrowth can take up to six months.
—Jennifer Ford, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
The thickening had also altered how the ventricle’s valves opened, so that the outward flow was now partially blocked with each beat.
—Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2025
And the septal thickening becomes more exaggerated as time goes on.
—Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Consistent use revealed early signs of new hair growth along the hairline — a promising indicator of its effectiveness — though noticeable thickening and regrowth can take up to six months.
—Jennifer Ford, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
The thickening had also altered how the ventricle’s valves opened, so that the outward flow was now partially blocked with each beat.
—Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for thickening
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“Thickening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thickening. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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