1
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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3
as in close
closely acquainted
those two have been thick since grade school
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4
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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5
as in dense
having little space between items or parts
a hedge thick with gorse bushes
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6
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
Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 June 2025
However, when choosing a hydrator, steer clear of thick, oil-rich products, which can be irritating to the torso area, stresses Dr. Bowe.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 June 2025
Steven Levy, Wired News, 13 May 2025
Witty had led the company through the thick of public and investor blowback.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 22 May 2025
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Adjective
According to Toth, thick hair can be defined as a matter of overall density or of individual strand coarseness.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 June 2025
However, when choosing a hydrator, steer clear of thick, oil-rich products, which can be irritating to the torso area, stresses Dr. Bowe.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 June 2025
Noun
His friend Chesky leapt into action—publicly defending his pal on X, getting on the phone with Microsoft’s CEO, and throwing himself into the thick of Altman’s battle to retake OpenAI.
—Steven Levy, Wired News, 13 May 2025
Witty had led the company through the thick of public and investor blowback.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thick
Adjective
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Before the era of inflation and taxes, stocks were a specialists’ forte of no interest to the broad population getting fat and happy on the bounty of the industrial revolution.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Estrogen also helps regulate blood sugar by supporting insulin production, improving insulin sensitivity, and reducing fat storage and inflammation.—
Karina Zaiets,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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The red smile in her neck pulses viscous filling down her chest, over the four letters on the plastic name badge pinned to her shirt.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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Shake your ingredients for 15-20 seconds (or longer for more viscous ingredients) before straining the drink into a chilled glass.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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The figure surpasses that of the closest rival, China, which had 317 companies represented.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
10 July 2025
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Evening operations require a delicate balance: maintaining service standards while preparing for close and keeping everyone safe.—
Elie Y. Katz,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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The new blow-dryer brush offers everything the OG did—plus a smaller handle, a smaller brush head to give you more control, and a fourth heat setting to suit a wider range of hair types.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
30 June 2025
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While they’re commonly used in commercial and kitchen settings, utility carts can be used for a wide variety of purposes.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Peering across a dense stretch of woodland outside Denmark's capital with camouflage paint smeared across her face, 20-year-old Katrine scanned the horizon for threats.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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These waves are often emitted by cold, dense regions of space, like the TMC-1, where new stars and complex organic molecules can form.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
30 June 2025
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The whales often appear unbothered, turning gently toward swimmers or drifting by in slow, graceful passes.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
5 July 2025
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Now, in the new study, researchers have gathered data that supports the theory that the demise of tropical forests, and their slow recovery, limited carbon sequestration – a process where carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere and held in plants, soils or minerals.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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This training teaches us to be present in the midst of the chaos of a typical day.—
Janice Marturano,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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At 22, Robert Prevost was committing his life to an establishment in the midst of generational change.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
1 July 2025
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Think chunky stone pendants on ‘90s-style cords, tasseled gold charms, and oversized sculptural pieces that bring a minimalist-meets-bohemian edge.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
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European stocks retreated on the first trading day of the week after a chunky gain last week.—
Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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“Thick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thick. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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