THICKENS Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

thickens

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present tense third-person singular of thicken

as in condenses

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Instead, several particles stick together and form larger clusters before sulfuric acid condenses around them.

— Elizabeth Rayne, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026
The film’s final scene condenses a great deal of meaning into a single moment.

— JD Linville, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

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Davidsen bucks up her balky husband with a bloodthirsty holler, stiffens her voice against doubt, and, in her final sleepwalking scene, taps into the tender stratum of Lady Macbeth’s subconscious.

— Justin Davidson, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
This remains soft during low-energy movement but stiffens upon high-impact force.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 July 2026

Definition of stiffens

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The gossip hardens into something more official, as fellow teachers and school authorities start to treat her personal life as a disciplinary matter.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Europe hardens on migration as nationalist support grows European countries sought to harden migration rules in a bid to quell support for nationalist parties across the continent.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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The Winston move solidifies the Giants’ quarterback room with the 32-year-old backup and starter Jaxson Dart paired for the next few seasons.

— Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
During the August primary runoff election, voters approved a ballot measure that solidifies the state's voter ID laws in the Oklahoma Constitution.

— Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 28 Aug. 2026

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