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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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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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
Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
This can be visualized as a kind of barcode, with some narrow stripes and some thicker continuous stripes following one another.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 19 June 2026
Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 16 June 2026
And as much as many of us want to be in the thick of cheering stadium crowds, tickets have infamously been going for sky-high prices.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
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Adjective
The Finca La Igriega Malbec Rosé gets a quick press, which, as the Malbec skin is thick, still gives it a lot of colour.
—Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
This can be visualized as a kind of barcode, with some narrow stripes and some thicker continuous stripes following one another.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 19 June 2026
Noun
Investors have been shy about getting into midstream stocks in the thick of the uncertainty in the Middle East, but those who are selective may find good entry points, according to Morgan Stanley.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 16 June 2026
And as much as many of us want to be in the thick of cheering stadium crowds, tickets have infamously been going for sky-high prices.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thick
Adjective
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Additionally, the study focused specifically on removing sucrose from low-fat meals, meaning the results might not apply to people eliminating sugar while following higher-fat or ketogenic eating plans, the researchers noted.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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His 3-year-old son Sonny is learning to swing a fat plastic bat, all while working on his launch angle.—
Barry Svrluga,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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The texture is robust and viscous.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The soluble fiber in oats, particularly the polysaccharide beta-glucan, forms a viscous gel in the digestive tract.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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There wasn’t much excitement in the building, despite the fact that the game was close until the end.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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He's remained close with the Solari family and has taken Teo Solari under his wing.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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From a national pie shop victory to a fatal military crash and a baseball controversy reaching the White House, Wednesday delivered a wide range of stories for Sacramento readers.—
Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Assembly Bill 46, which cleared the Senate late last month, gives judges wider latitude to deny diversion petitions and limits the types of crimes for which a defendant can be granted diversion.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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The videos showed dense crowds waiting in organized lines with little movement.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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This is especially important near rushing water, around blind corners and in dense vegetation where sound and visibility are limited.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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The Virgo moon invites you to take a slower pace today.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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The Targaryen civil war has been a bit of a slow burn so far, though both sides of the family have suffered major casualties.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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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
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Witt is in the midst of an MVP-caliber season.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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In the midst of that, oil prices are likely to continue to fluctuate.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
19 June 2026
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“Thick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thick. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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