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as in consistency
the degree to which a fluid can resist flowing
the simple fact that molasses has greater density than room-temperature water
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as in thickness
the quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind
only a person with the proverbial density of concrete could have missed that clue
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Recent Examples of density
The project failed back in 2019 after residents came forward with concerns about density, neighborhood character, traffic, and overcrowding.
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Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2025
This amount provides enough isoflavones to support heart health, bone density, and potential cancer protection while also being a good source of protein.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 24 Mar. 2025
Plan commission members then raised questions about the density of housing and drainage issues.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
Zoning allows a maximum density of 35 units per acre (or 225 to 260 units), such as with four- or five-story apartment buildings.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 16 Mar. 2025
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Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2025
This amount provides enough isoflavones to support heart health, bone density, and potential cancer protection while also being a good source of protein.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 24 Mar. 2025
Plan commission members then raised questions about the density of housing and drainage issues.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
Zoning allows a maximum density of 35 units per acre (or 225 to 260 units), such as with four- or five-story apartment buildings.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for density
Noun
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Defensive consistency has recently evaded these Nuggets, sitting at 26th in defensive rating since the All-Star break entering Friday night against Utah.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2025
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Hendrick Motorsports drivers focus on consistency; All four of its teams work together to make one another faster.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2025
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The high-pressure ridge will build in thickness along the South Bay on Tuesday, and areas near San Jose are expected to top out at 87 degrees.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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This material is often a higher-end plastic that focuses on thickness and rigidity while having a more textured top when compared to ABS.—
Henri Robbins,
WIRED,
24 Mar. 2025
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These blushes have soft, creamy, and looser consistences that people use for a more dewy, glowy look, but there’s nothing like the natural finish that a powder blush provides.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2025
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The league hasn’t seen this level of consistence performance on both ends of the floor since the Golden State Warriors from 2014-2017.—
Tom Rende,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Density.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/density. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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