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Stiffening

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Action 76% connected

A process or condition of acting or moving, as opposed to rest; the doing of something; exertion of power or force, as when one body acts on another;…

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Activity 76% connected

The state or quality of being active; nimbleness; agility; vigorous action or operation; energy; active force; as, an increasing variety of human act…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Procedure 76% connected

The act or manner of proceeding or moving forward; progress; process; operation; conduct.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Process 76% connected

The act of proceeding; continued forward movement; procedure; progress; advance.

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Stiffen 74% connected

To make stiff; to make less pliant or flexible; as, to stiffen cloth with starch.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Stiffen 74% connected

To make stiff; to make less pliant or flexible; as, to stiffen cloth with starch.

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