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Recent Examples of thicken
Cook over a medium-high heat, stirring often, until the sauce thickens.
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The Week Uk, theweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Puree some of the cooked vegetables and use them to thicken your gravy.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024
Add the mixture to the sauce and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
Cook, whisking constantly, until thickened slightly, about 1 minute.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024
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The Week Uk, theweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Puree some of the cooked vegetables and use them to thicken your gravy.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024
Add the mixture to the sauce and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
Cook, whisking constantly, until thickened slightly, about 1 minute.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thicken
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But the Ravens defense stiffened at the right time, sacking Wilson with defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike delivering a crunching sack on a third-down play to force a punt as the third quarter came to an end.Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
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The schedule stiffens now, starting with Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies at home on Saturday.Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 Jan. 2025
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Editor's note: These interviews have been edited and condensed for clarity.Adam Carlson, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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The move recognizes the town’s work to mitigate future fires by clearing trees and hardening homes.Jake Bittle, WIRED, 9 Jan. 2025
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After sitting indoors all winter, your plant needs to be hardened off by gradually acclimating it to the outdoors.Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
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Daily highs on Friday will be in the 40s, followed by freezing temperature that evening.Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2025
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Cold in the South and South-Central Temperatures even dipped below freezing in the southern U.S., ahead of the next winter storm forecast to hit the region later in the week.Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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Though divisive, its surreal intensity and Laura Dern’s fearless performance solidify its place in Lynch’s daring oeuvre.Darryn King, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Five months later, Christie rocked Rick Fox with a stiff left uppercut to the jaw in a preseason game against the Lakers, forever solidifying himself as a Kings legend.Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025
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If the temperature is too hot, the crème fraîche could curdle, and nobody has time for that.Josh Miller, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2024
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Gradually incorporate the rums at low speed to prevent curdling.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Federal forecasters said as much as 6 feet of snow could cake the ground in northern Erie County by Tuesday.Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 2 Dec. 2024
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The town today is caked in mud and residents are just pushing forward, scooping out mud and paving pathways to get into their houses.Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Thicken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thicken. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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