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as in consistency
the degree to which a fluid can resist flowing
the simple fact that molasses has greater density than room-temperature water
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as in thickness
the quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind
only a person with the proverbial density of concrete could have missed that clue
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Recent Examples of density
These hormones also impact overall health and are needed for bone density, heart health, and a balanced mood.
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Andrea L. Braden, Verywell Health, 14 Feb. 2025
The appeal was filed by San Diego land-use attorney Julie Hamilton, representing area residents, over the project’s use of density bonuses and waivers and sought to have the proposal redesigned and reduced in size.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
The research broke down the risks depending on regions of airspace by tracking the highest density of air traffic using 2023 data.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 6 Feb. 2025
Seasonal temperature variations can cause changes in the surface of the mine pit water’s density.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2025
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Andrea L. Braden, Verywell Health, 14 Feb. 2025
The appeal was filed by San Diego land-use attorney Julie Hamilton, representing area residents, over the project’s use of density bonuses and waivers and sought to have the proposal redesigned and reduced in size.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
The research broke down the risks depending on regions of airspace by tracking the highest density of air traffic using 2023 data.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 6 Feb. 2025
Seasonal temperature variations can cause changes in the surface of the mine pit water’s density.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for density
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This consistency is key for scaling teams and driving predictable outcomes.—
Eilon Reshef,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The only other Top 25 teams that come close to that level of excellence and consistency?—
Brendan Marks,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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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
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Plyometric training increases thickness and volume of knee articular cartilage in mice Cleveland Clinic.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
13 Feb. 2025
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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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“Density.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/density. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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