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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
The moment a Delta Air Lines plane burst into flames on the tarmac of Orlando International Airport on Monday was captured on video, showing the emergency evacuation of passengers and crew as thick smoke billowed from one of its engines. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025 In the center of the group stood a tall woman with long, thick hair, an easy smile, and a very pregnant midsection. Danielle Pergament, Allure, 21 Apr. 2025
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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 Once Hampton takes Harmony up to Aunt Sissy’s house, we’re plunked right into the thick of some awful stuff. Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for thick
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  • On the top of Vo’s wishlist was a stem-cell fat grafting procedure.
    Parizaad Khan Sethi, Allure, 2 May 2025
  • New research has revealed that cellular changes during the aging process can cause belly fat — and that's exacerbated by stress and sleep issues that contribute to weight gain.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
Adjective
  • The viscous substance coats the attacker, immobilizing or fatally compromising them by clogging joints, mouthparts and spiracles.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
  • The microbes go on to form a viscous coating known as a biofilm, which is resistant to antibiotics.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2025
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  • Melania Trump wears black veil to Pope Francis' funeral as President Trump dons blue suit As the president's second term in office passes the 100-day mark, here is a closer look at the first lady's lookbook.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
  • The delicate form of the crescent moon is set to draw close to the planet Jupiter in the post-sunset sky on April 29, before later making its closest approach to the gas giant from the perspective of Earth on April 30.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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  • According to data intelligence firm Morning Consult, DEI is one of the hot-button issues that produces the widest partisan gaps in what Americans want brands to talk about.
    Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 2 May 2025
  • Knitting this group together is Inzaghi, already one of Europe’s elite coaches, but only this season gaining a wider appreciation.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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  • The company still relies on carriers for a portion of its deliveries, including the U.S. Postal Service, which is traditionally relied on for shipments to costlier and less dense rural areas.
    Annie Palmer, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
  • But liquid water is, unusually, denser than its solid icy form.
    Robin George Andrews, Quanta Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
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  • The company reaffirmed plans to launch an affordable model in early 2025, but warned the production ramp could be slower than expected.
    Akash Sriram and Abhirup Roy, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
  • The last two years have been incredibly slow, with existing home sales at their lowest levels since the mid-1990s.
    Laurel Wamsley, NPR, 24 Apr. 2025
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  • In celebration of its 60th anniversary this year, the San Diego Civic Theatre is in the midst of a $7.5 million makeover that includes a new lobby bar, new restroom stalls, new performer dressing rooms and exterior landscaping and improvements.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
  • At the time, Washington was in the midst of a heated budget battle with the possibility that government workers would be furloughed and have their paychecks withheld.
    Daniel Klaidman, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2025
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  • The company even offers a mountain trike trailer with chunky tires for riders wanting to carry more.
    Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Lynn’s Courrèges, meanwhile, look fantastic on her, what with their chunky block heels and logo over the square-ish toe.
    Mark Holgate, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025

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“Thick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thick. Accessed 6 May. 2025.

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