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
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
At barely half an inch thick, the new Qi2 magnetic power bank offers a compact design that fits easily into most pockets.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 12 July 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
However, the technology does not work well for objects hidden behind metal or very thick walls, which limits some applications.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
At barely half an inch thick, the new Qi2 magnetic power bank offers a compact design that fits easily into most pockets.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 12 July 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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Of course, more aggressive contributions and a stronger stock market would result in fatter accounts.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
12 July 2025
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The Italian potatoes that changed Jenn Harris’ mind about fat fries.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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But a closer read shows the linguistic dance that big companies are engaged in.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
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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Brian Cashman is casting a wide net to try and bring someone in, but the Bronx Bombers are running out of time.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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As for the chair itself, the deep, wide seat is comfortable enough to sit in for hours.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Where the Earth has a dense atmosphere, abundant water and life, Mars is a desiccated, lifeless world where even the prospects of finding fossil bacteria are a long shot.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 July 2025
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On Friday at 6:54 a.m. a dense fog advisory was issued by the NWS Blacksburg VA in effect until 9 a.m.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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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
Noun
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For the cover of the July 21, 2025, issue, the artist Joost Swarte portrays how New Yorkers have been feeling in the midst of a heat wave.—
Françoise Mouly,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Blackpink is currently in the midst of their reunion trek, titled the Deadline tour.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Two distinct camps are emerging instead: while some people are partial to a slimmer silhouette, others prefer a chunky tennis shoes.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
14 July 2025
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These stylish slides have a synthetic outsole that is printed to resemble woodgrain, and a faux leather strap that is textured to look like actual leather, complete with realistic nailheads that attach it to the chunky platform bottom.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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“Thick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thick. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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