as in consistence
the degree to which a fluid can resist flowing
beat the egg whites until they take on the consistency of whipped cream
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For a thinner consistency, add more milk or sour cream.
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Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Meats that have a high water content are likely going to be more prone to consistency changes when thawed, Kramer notes.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Cincinnati has struggled to find consistency, especially on the defensive side of the ball throughout the season.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
But the leaner the budget, the more critical brand consistency becomes.
—Shanna Apitz, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Meats that have a high water content are likely going to be more prone to consistency changes when thawed, Kramer notes.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Cincinnati has struggled to find consistency, especially on the defensive side of the ball throughout the season.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
But the leaner the budget, the more critical brand consistency becomes.
—Shanna Apitz, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Consistency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consistency. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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