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as in fat
having or being of relatively great depth or extent from one surface to its opposite
a thick board was laid across the pit
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2
as in viscous
being of a consistency that resists flow
thick maple syrup for pancakes
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as in close
closely acquainted
those two have been thick since grade school
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as in wide
having a greater than usual measure across
cross your name off the list with a really thick line so I can see it
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as in dense
having little space between items or parts
a hedge thick with gorse bushes
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as in slow
not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily
couldn't believe that his guests were so thick that they were missing his hints that it was time to leave
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as in filled
possessing or covered with great numbers or amounts of something specified
a meadow thick with wildflowers
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Recent Examples of thick
David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Add thick white socks for a little extra warmth and visual interest.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2024
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
Instead of observing from the safety of a movie theater chair, these games plop horror fans right into the frightening thick of things.
—Theara Coleman, theweek, 11 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Local television footage captured thick black smoke billowing from the plane as flames engulfed the aircraft.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Add thick white socks for a little extra warmth and visual interest.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2024
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The key to building up a thick in sticky glaze is to add a layer of the honey-soy mixture every few minutes under the broiler.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
Instead of observing from the safety of a movie theater chair, these games plop horror fans right into the frightening thick of things.
—Theara Coleman, theweek, 11 Oct. 2024
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With less water and more body fat than men, Whyte explains that alcohol becomes more concentrated in a woman’s system, leading to faster intoxication and prolonged exposure to its effects.Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 13 Jan. 2025
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Unlike carbohydrates and fat—the other two macronutrients—protein doesn’t come with the same kind of cultural stigma.Kari Sonde, TIME, 13 Jan. 2025
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The palate practically bursts with orange blossom honey, a rare and delicate treat, or perhaps honey and orange marmalade on buttered toast, complete with a viscous mouthfeel for its 92 proof.David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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The bourbon is creamy on the palate with an oily, viscous texture and a pronounced mouth weight, featuring flavors of blackberry jam, vanilla laced-crème brûlée, caramel, candied orange zest, and milk chocolate notes.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement President Biden, who has a close relationship with Newsom, has pledged that the federal government will cover 100% of disaster assistance costs to California for the next 180 days.Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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In 2022, there were a number of close races in the state including an Arizona attorney general race in which Democrat Kris Mayes narrowly defeated Republican Abraham Hamadeh, one of the closest elections in state history, following a recount.Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Jan. 2025
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The restaurant can be experienced in a wide variety of ways, from solo dining to a more communal eating experience.Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
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Originally shared as wedding favors, these tiny delights soon won the wider public’s affection and started being sold everywhere.Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
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Granted much of that California acreage is uninhabited forest as distinct from a dense, mostly wooden city filled with new immigrants, but that’s still eight times the size, a bigger area than than occupied by Manhattan.The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2025
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There’s also the simple fact that much of the densest forest is on terrain so steep that loggers’ machines couldn’t even access it.Elizabeth Miller, Outside Online, 12 Jan. 2025
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But Williams and the Bears offense, which have struggled all season with slow starts, certainly didn’t look cool and collected prior to the fourth quarter.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
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Two juveniles darted across a branch, and the younger female began to hunt flying insects, moving in a slow crouch.Jessica Camille Aguirre, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
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The nascent motion picture industry was in the midst of the monumental transition from silent to sound film, and traces of the effort can be glimpsed all over the public domain registry.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Walmart is in the midst of a tricky reworking, evolving from being just the brick-and-mortar giant to a much more complicated approach that includes an online marketplace, a digital advertising business and a truly omnichannel positioning.Evan Clark, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025
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The Track Pant Lean into the boyish ease of track pants by pairing them with an oversized button-up and chunky loafers.Christina Holevas, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
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And she's been dressing the part, swapping her stiletto heels and gowns in favor of big coats, chunky sweaters, and the aforementioned cowboy hat.Kara Nesvig, Allure, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Thick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thick. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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