thickening

present participle of thicken

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thickening
Verb
  • Birth tissue-products are stored at below freezing temperatures to retain their viability and effectiveness and are also shipped in special containers.
    Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
  • She was heavily criticized for being out of the country when the fire exploded amid dire wind warnings and for freezing up when confronted by press about her absence.
    Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Begin hardening off the tomato seedlings a couple of weeks before the frost date in your geographical region.
    Lauren David, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
  • That statistic should serve as a wake-up call for any organization still focused on hardening its networks while neglecting the individuals who interact with them.
    Tony Bradley, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • With Bitcoin’s market cap at $2 trillion, L2 networks will enable users to more securely and efficiently unlock this immense latent value, solidifying Bitcoin’s position as a cornerstone of decentralized finance.
    Leeor Shimron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • With Bitcoin solidifying its role as a global reserve asset, the rise of ETFs, and the exponential growth of DeFi and stablecoins, the groundwork is being laid for widespread adoption and mainstream attention.
    Leeor Shimron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Thickening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thickening. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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