in the thick of

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Synonyms of in the thick ofnext
: in the most active or intense part of (something)
a soldier in the thick of battle

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Find top deals on televisions, ideal for movie and game nights in the thick of cozy season. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026 On Thursday night, though, in the thick of their 27-19 loss, the room felt angry. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026 But now, with the two countries in the thick of a trade war, Canada is taking a dramatic step to reduce its reliance on the United States. — Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026 In 1942 the United States was in the thick of World War II and losing numerous transport ships in the Atlantic Ocean to German U-boats. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the thick of

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“In the thick of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20thick%20of. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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