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as in consistency
the degree to which a fluid can resist flowing
beat the eggs and sugar until the mixture has the thickness of heavy cream
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as in density
the quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind
turkeys are now known to be smarter than once thought, refuting their reputation for thickness
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Recent Examples of thickness
Plyometric training increases thickness and volume of knee articular cartilage in mice
Cleveland Clinic.
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
The sites hawk their wares with scientific specificity: microprinting in dots per inch, card thickness in micrometers (polycarbonate stock for that stiff, authentic feel) and various types of laminates.
—Kaja Andric, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
But even without stretch, cotton flannel generally doesn't wrinkle due to the thickness and twill texture.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
Chicken-Fried Mushrooms With Creamy Mushroom Gravy Test Kitchen Tips For Making Company Chicken
If chicken cutlets are not even in thickness, some might take a good bit longer to cook in some spots and over cook in others, resulting in a chewy chicken.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
The sites hawk their wares with scientific specificity: microprinting in dots per inch, card thickness in micrometers (polycarbonate stock for that stiff, authentic feel) and various types of laminates.
—Kaja Andric, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
But even without stretch, cotton flannel generally doesn't wrinkle due to the thickness and twill texture.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
Chicken-Fried Mushrooms With Creamy Mushroom Gravy Test Kitchen Tips For Making Company Chicken
If chicken cutlets are not even in thickness, some might take a good bit longer to cook in some spots and over cook in others, resulting in a chewy chicken.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thickness
Noun
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While in the half court, Florida’s defense kept Alabama from finding consistency from 3-point range (9-of-25) and forced the offense into tough 2-pointers.—
The Athletic College Basketball Staff,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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If crushing the cereal with a rolling pin, do it in batches to help create an even consistency.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The 13-inch iPad Air has a resolution of 2,732 by 2,048 pixels for the same density of 264 ppi.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
5 Mar. 2025
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Walking can benefit people with low back pain and help maintain bone density.—
Tim Petrie, DPT,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The league hasn’t seen this level of consistence performance on both ends of the floor since the Golden State Warriors from 2014-2017.—
Tom Rende,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Dallas could use consistence with its secondary and Brown’s contributions could be make or break.—
Dallas News,
Dallas News,
18 July 2022
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“Thickness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thickness. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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