Synonyms of in the thick of

in the thick of

phrase

as in among

in or into the middle of

We're in the thick of it and it's too late to back down now.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• among
• through
• amid
• between
• midst
• mid
• betwixt

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• from
• out of

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of in the thick of

The Gators are ahead of schedule and suddenly find themselves in the thick of the playoff conversation. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2026

And these two teams, who will have a battle of the Broncos, are right in the thick of the race. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 2026

The marathon that is the Major League Baseball season is down to a September sprint, and the Cubs and White Sox are in the thick of a playoff hunt. — Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

After three consecutive 100-plus loss seasons, the White Sox are fully in the thick of it with a dozen or so games remaining. — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026