How to Use thicken in a Sentence

thicken

verb

• I thickened the gravy with flour.
• The fog thickened when night fell.
• When the mixture thickens, add the remaining ingredients.
• Squish a few of the beans with the back of the spoon to thicken the broth.
  — Leanne Brown, CNN, 4 May 2022
• Once the beer has cooked and thickened up, add the stock.
  — Savannah Eadens, The Courier-Journal, 26 Aug. 2019
• Through Tonight: Clouds will thicken through the night.
  — Washington Post, 6 Aug. 2021
• But there is still time for their tails to thicken up a bit.
  — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 10 Nov. 2022
• Strain the beef juices from the crockpot first before adding to the roux to thicken up the gravy.
  — Kellie Speed, chicagotribune.com, 7 Mar. 2021
• Just try not to scratch too much; this can cause the skin to thicken in those spots.
  — Noel Cody, Essence, 25 June 2021
• Add the flour, stir well, and cook for a further minute or so, to thicken the juices.
  — Ruby Tandoh, The New Yorker, 19 Nov. 2021
• Like the stall walls have thickened and the ceiling has lowered and the light has dimmed.
  — Paul Yoon, The New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2024
• The little bit of flour left in the pan helped thicken up the sauce nicely.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2025
• This will help to thicken the soup slightly and give it more body.
  — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 16 May 2020
• Skin on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet may thicken or harden later in life.
  — Megan Woodward, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 26 Oct. 2020
• Stir until the sauce starts to thicken, about 1 minute.
  — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 9 Aug. 2022
• Water can be added to thin the chili down, and flour can be added to thicken.
  — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 6 Oct. 2021
• Toward the end of cooking, open the lid to allow the chili to thicken.
  — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 16 Nov. 2021
• The ground oats need a bit of time to absorb the liquid and, in turn, to thicken the batter.
  — Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 14 Jan. 2022
• Whisk in the flour mixture and cook for 5 minutes to thicken the gravy and cook out the raw flour taste.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Nov. 2024
• There’s also a small amount of rice in the broth to thicken it slightly.
  — Melissa Clark, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2023
• Thin bezel wraps around the top and sides of the screen but thickens up a bit below the display.
  — PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024
• Stir in a scoop near the end of cooking time to thicken the texture.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2023
• As the sauce begins to thicken, add the fenugreek leaves.
  — Washington Post, 4 Jan. 2022
• As the day wore on the fog thickened, and Rich never arrived.
  — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 17 Jan. 2020
• After an hour, stir in the cornmeal, which will help to thicken the sauce.
  — ExpressNews.com, 9 Nov. 2020
• Whisk in the flour mixture and cook for 5 minutes to thicken the gravy and cook out the raw flour taste.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2022
• Clouds tend to thicken up late night, and there could be a few snowflakes in the air by sunrise.
  — Washington Post, 7 Dec. 2021
• But when the evening rolls around, clouds will thicken, and rain is likely overnight.
  — oregonlive, 19 Sep. 2023
• Tester review: This thickening shampoo was one of my holy grails during a period of time where my hair was thinning around the crown of my head.
  — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 19 Feb. 2025
• Adding bacterial culture to milk thickens the mixture and adds a tangy taste.1 Most types of low-fat or nonfat yogurt have a smooth, creamy texture.
  — Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2025