Definition of thicknext
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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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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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noun

as in midst
the most intense or characteristic phase of something in the thick of winter many Northerners are dreaming of tropical islands

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Recent Examples of thick
Adjective
This Artizia pick is thick without being too hot, and feels super high-quality. Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026 With a lightly floured rolling pin, roll out the dough to a roughly 9 × 12-inch rectangle, 1/4 inch thick. ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
Since Elora’s start in September 2024, the pair is still in the thick of development. Lucy Glynn, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026 Off Campus is in the thick of production on its second season, which received an early renewal ahead of the launch of season one, and Every Year After was officially renewed for a second season, which will follow Charlie’s (Michael Bradway) novel and love story, One Golden Summer. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for thick
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thick
Adjective
  • The workout targets fat burn, cardiovascular fitness and resting metabolism.
    Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Should the crack spread roll over, the industries that have been squeezed by fat refining margins are the ones that should get a boost.
    Todd Gordon, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Their road trip veers profanely off course with Sheridan exhibiting a cruel streak that’s viscous, sociopathic and even repellent.
    Randy Myers, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • For starters, the new version has a thinner texture with a much more fluid consistency than its viscous predecessor.
    Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • California Cruise is even closer than expected, with deliveries slated to begin next year.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The success of this trial was possible through the close and constructive cooperation between the participating German Air Force organisations, the exercise management team and the expert teams from Rheinmetall Air Defence and Hensoldt.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The project aims to safely integrate Advanced Air Mobility aircraft into US airspace, using operational data to shape aviation policy and support wider commercialization.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Beyond powering vehicles, the wider machinic complex also depended on fossil fuels.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Fires routinely sweep Kinshasa’s dense neighborhoods during the dry season, where rapid urban growth outpaces basic protections such as reliable fire and emergency services.
    Saleh Mwanamilongo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • There comes a moment, looking at Evans’s dense worlds, when the eye stops decoding and the mind begins to surrender.
    Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • In fact, starting too early often has more downsides than taking it slow.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
  • But so far, the economy has grown at roughly 2% annually, slower than the gains during the Biden administration.
    Josh Boak, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Maybe the sign-up flow has too many fields, the first action users need to take isn't obvious or there's a setting that should have been pre-filled.
    Kelli Behan-Aspland, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The Wall Street Journal featured Reese alongside WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson on its magazine cover, even after Caitlin Clark broke numerous records, filled arenas, and set new marks for WNBA broadcasts.
    Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Noun
  • Now, in the midst of a subdued market, investors are being more selective, and the new playbook for funding fashion has a lot to do with the quality of that growth, the depth of connection with customers and the founder’s individual appeal.
    Tara Donaldson, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • While the Anaheim Ducks, located a stone’s throw from Angel Stadium, are in the midst of a massive refurbishment project, the area surrounding the baseball stadium is largely dormant.
    Sam Blum, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

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“Thick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thick. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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