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

And, in Windsor, coach Rob Fleeting will once again be back in the thick of things out on the football field. — Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026

News of the Paramount-WBD earlier this year came up as the team was in the thick of planning this year’s Locarno Pro program. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026

The Marlins were open to trading closer Peter Fairbanks, but the asking price increased because Fairbanks has pitched well recently and the team entered play Tuesday in the thick of the National League wild card race at 58-55. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026

As the Skubal trade rumors continue to swirl, expect the Dodgers to be right in the thick of it — even if Friedman downplayed any needs on his roster. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 31 July 2026