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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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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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noun

as in midst
the most intense or characteristic phase of something in the thick of winter many Northerners are dreaming of tropical islands

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Recent Examples of thick
Adjective
For years, scientists assumed that Venus' crust would gradually build up without this process , growing thicker as new rock stacked on top. Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 14 May 2025 That model, nicknamed iPhone 17 Air, will be super-slim, as little as 5.5mm thick. David Phelan, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
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These declines come in the thick of earnings season, which is shaping up to be rather strong. Sean Conlon, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024 After elbowing its way into the thick of the pop-culture conversation, women’s sports are now commanding a volume of advertising dollars commensurate with the recent surge in fan engagement. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for thick
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  • The remote location offers an experience that lets guests disconnect from the hustle of urban life, with adventures like horseback rides, fly fishing, fat biking, and heli-skiing.
    Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2025
  • After 72 weeks, two out of three patients on semaglutide had significant improvements in fat accumulation and scarring in the liver.
    Cathy Nelson, Health, 13 May 2025
Adjective
  • What Does Soju Taste Like? With its crisp and neutral flavor profile, soju is often compared to vodka, but with a slightly sweeter taste, more viscous texture, and lower alcohol content—typically about half that of vodka.
    Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2025
  • Beta-glucan forms a viscous (thick) substance in the body that draws in cholesterol and helps remove it.
    Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 6 May 2025
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  • Among the close friends and family celebrating were Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban.
    Rachel Flynn, People.com, 24 May 2025
  • After the close, discount retailer Miniso Group (9896 HK, MSO US) missed Q1 estimates while online travel agency Tongcheng (780 HK) beat analyst expectations for Q1.
    Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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  • Certain buttons will also come in a wider variety of shapes, and the labels will have varying text weights.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2025
  • The brand has sprung into comfy shoe stardom with a wide variety of comfortable flats, stylish sandals, and more.
    Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
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  • The explosion in new construction projects was also allowed by the fact that the Austin city government has made building new apartments easier in recent years, rewriting zoning laws, cutting parking requirements, and encouraging dense, walkable development.
    Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
  • La Jolla Walk-In Campsite The La Jolla Walk-In Campsite is a small campground in dense chaparral in Point Mugu State Park in the Santa Monica Mountains.
    Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
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  • Life has likely felt a bit nebulous and slow for you in the past year, Cancer.
    Kyle Thomas, People.com, 18 May 2025
  • Albon asked Williams for information on where Leclerc was likely slow at the restart, looking for a spot to capitalize.
    Luke Smith, New York Times, 18 May 2025
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  • On top of his new album, The Weeknd is also in the midst of his After Hours til Dawn 2025 Tour, which kicked off in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 9.
    Michael Nied, People.com, 17 May 2025
  • This has been announced as Europe is in the midst of a rail boom, thanks to new high-speed trains, overnight sleeper trains, and environmental concerns.
    Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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  • Salsa verde is a classic at any celebration, but this chunky homemade version, Salsa Verde con Trozos, takes things to the next level.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
  • Swapping her rodeo-ready staples for a spotty midi-dress worn under a leather jacket, Bella added socks and chunky sneakers.
    Olivia Allen, Vogue, 15 May 2025

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