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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The film’s final scene condenses a great deal of meaning into a single moment.

— JD Linville, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
As the plume rises, the water vapor cools and condenses into tiny cloud droplets, forming a cloud directly above the fire.

— Yunyao Li, The Conversation, 30 July 2026

Definition of condenses

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This remains soft during low-energy movement but stiffens upon high-impact force.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
For seven-and-a-half years, Ladd had dealt with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive lung disease that stiffens and scars the lungs.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 24 June 2026

Definition of stiffens

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This buildup, called plaque, narrows and hardens the arteries, causing health problems.

— Gavin Escott, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
Oil prices are ticking up, as Iran hardens its stance over control of the Strait of Hormuz and other demands to end the war, dashing hopes for a quick deal to reopen the waterway.

— Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of hardens

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The second drug is a paralytic that freezes the body from the outside in, creating the effect that the person is peacefully asleep.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
The vehicle clearly recognizes the obstacles in the way and freezes in place for around a minute, occasionally fidgeting with the steering wheel and pulsing the brakes.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of freezes

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This win marks his second of the season and solidifies his position among the top 50 golfers advancing to the BMW Championship.

— Jeff Hartman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
As the movie goes on, and the invasion which was expected to be over after a few days drags into months and years, the horror of war solidifies the couple’s commitment both to each other and the country.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026

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