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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
Malia Griggs, Glamour, 19 Feb. 2025
The pasta was thick and tenacious, and, even at this unsung restaurant, my tastebuds could sense the slow cooking in the sauce.
—Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2025
Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
If anything, this note drags Pip out of her camping slumber and back into the thick of Andie Bell and Sal Singh.
—Fletcher Peters, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2024
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Adjective
The consistency of this formula is thick and easy to disperse around your hair.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 19 Feb. 2025
The pasta was thick and tenacious, and, even at this unsung restaurant, my tastebuds could sense the slow cooking in the sauce.
—Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2025
Noun
The body cameras at Walmart come during the thick of the holiday shopping season, when retail employees work long hours and face tough interactions with customers that can be more tense and hostile than usual.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
If anything, this note drags Pip out of her camping slumber and back into the thick of Andie Bell and Sal Singh.
—Fletcher Peters, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thick
Adjective
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Opposite is the fat and welcoming British Library, composed of 10 million bricks, a number that merely nips at the toes of the 60-million-brick St. Pancras Hotel next door.—
Francesca Carington,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Having low insulin sensitivity, or insulin resistance as it is sometimes called, leads to muscle, fat and liver cells failing to respond to insulin—the hormone responsible for regulating blood sugar.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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Instant Shine Mask for $15: Infused with biotin, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and red raspberry seed oil, this translucent, slightly viscous amber liquid purportedly seals the hair cuticle for a smooth and silky result.—
Louryn Strampe,
WIRED,
2 Feb. 2025
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Four teenagers have been cited in connection with the viscous killing of a coyote in Chicago city limits this month, police confirmed to USA TODAY Tuesday.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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Saudi Arabia hopes to leverage its close ties with President Donald Trump to provide Iran with a diplomatic bridge to the White House.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
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Gavin Newsom California's governor is close behind, or tied, with Buttigieg in the recent polling.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Despite support among Senate Republicans for a two-bill approach, House Republicans have argued that passing two pieces of legislation carries a wider margin for error, given the narrow GOP majority in the lower chamber.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2025
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The trade-off is a climate where big-name coaches can thrive as the transfer portal and name, image and likeness payments disperse talent across a wider array of schools.—
Matt Baker,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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This petite pick packs a springtime punch with its dense collection of yellow, red, and purple tulips.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2025
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On the other hand, Halsey’s smart, dense, often weird music has lately been overshadowed by the drama that continually dogs her.—
Stephen Deusner,
SPIN,
17 Feb. 2025
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The cut is also gaining ground on the Adult Contemporary chart, only at a much slower pace, which is not unusual for that list.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Morgan Stanley also highlighted risks such as weaker consumption and a slower pace of enterprise digitalization.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2025
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You’re also being asked to give a performance in the midst of this level of choreography, Noah.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
21 Feb. 2025
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This small strip of land in the midst of the lagoon weaves old stories and is a precious natural environment.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
21 Feb. 2025
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One standout piece in the collection is the LV Checker with a chunky sole, a hybrid between a derby and a Mary Jane.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Feb. 2025
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Inspired by your classic dad shoes, the chunky silhouette oozes retro appeal—they're definitely something Monica Geller from Friends would rep'—which matches everyone's favorite fashion aesthetic at the moment; the 90s.—
Georgia Trodd,
Glamour,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Thick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thick. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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