stiffen
verb (used with object)
to make stiff.
stiffens
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present tense formof stiffen (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth responded to the deaths with a post on X that said: "Godspeed, heroes. Their sacrifice only stiffens our resolve."
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
The biggest reason is that our maximum heart rate slows with age, and the heart muscle stiffens, reducing its pumping effectiveness.
From Barron's ● May 23, 2026
Metcalf, bringing all her blue-collar brilliance to the role, stiffens Linda’s spine.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026
When the cell enters the next interphase and the asters reform, the cytoplasm stiffens again and stabilizes the band.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 28, 2026
In the distance, right at the entrance to the big top, August stops and stiffens.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
