thickening
noun
thick·en·ing
ˈthi-kə-niŋ 
ˈthik-
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For example, in 2011, the FDA warned parents, caregivers, and healthcare providers not to feed SimplyThick, a thickening gel, to premature infants fitting a particular profile.
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David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
One of the French brand’s more popular lines is the hair-thickening and growing Densifique, of which the Bain Densité Shampoo is the star.
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Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
For cooking or recipes that need thickening, gelatin is ideal.
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Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2026
Pulmonary fibrosis, a thickening and damaging of the lungs, would eventually force him into retirement.
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CBS News,
26 May 2026
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David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
One of the French brand’s more popular lines is the hair-thickening and growing Densifique, of which the Bain Densité Shampoo is the star.
—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
For cooking or recipes that need thickening, gelatin is ideal.
—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2026
Pulmonary fibrosis, a thickening and damaging of the lungs, would eventually force him into retirement.
—
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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“Thickening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thickening. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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