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Recent Examples of thicken
Masa harina or corn tortillas help to thicken the chili, providing a velvety texture which helps to coat the beef.
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Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
The king would melt bars of chocolate with water in a 1-to-1 ratio, then thicken the mixture gently over low heat, slowly whisking in an egg yolk to give the drink a smooth richness.
—Aleksandra Crapanzano, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
Barley grains thicken and add texture and extra nutrients to the stew.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
Bring to a simmer, stirring consistently (mixture will thicken), then reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring often, until potatoes are fork tender or to your preference, about 20 minutes.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
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Salt dries into white rings, while melting snow can cause uneven water stains that stiffen leather, dull suede, and discolor fabric.—
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Cream of tartar or 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice can be used to help the meringue stiffen.—
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The conversation has been necessarily condensed for clarity and to take out vast numbers of further digressions.—
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Campaigns for special elections are sprints, condensing what typically occurs over the better part of a year into no more than 56 days.—
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For dry or gel polish, use ice to harden it, then gently lift or chip it off.—
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Even Iran’s reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian, who had been trying to ease anger before the demonstrations exploded in recent days, offered a hardening tone in an interview aired Sunday.—
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The tiny liquid droplets in the fog can freeze instantly to any surface, including vehicles and road surfaces.—
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There’s roughly two and a half months left of the winter season, which means that there are plenty of chilly evenings, snow storms, and freeze warnings to look forward to.—
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The shift solidifies JPMorgan’s dominance in the credit card sector.—
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Hot on the heels of the Critics Choice Awards, the 2026 Golden Globes will bring Hollywood’s biggest players back together to hand out yet more statuettes and, in doing so, further solidify the Oscar race.—
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Slowly add the cream mixture in a steady stream, whisking constantly to combine (to prevent the eggs from curdling).—
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No disrespect to Purnell, who perfectly calibrated Lucy’s intrinsic hopefulness in the first season and slowly begins to curdle it this go-round as Lucy spends more time among ghouls, raiders, cannibals, and various other feuding factions.—
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Photos from the scene show walls caked in feces and grime, with animal waste and trash covering the floor.—
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Dirt is everywhere, caking people’s Vans sneakers, and the day is a dull grey as clouds above threaten rain.—
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“Thicken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thicken. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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