1
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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2
as in viscous
being of a consistency that resists flow
thick maple syrup for pancakes
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3
as in close
closely acquainted
those two have been thick since grade school
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as in wide
having a greater than usual measure across
cross your name off the list with a really thick line so I can see it
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5
as in dense
having little space between items or parts
a hedge thick with gorse bushes
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6
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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as in filled
possessing or covered with great numbers or amounts of something specified
a meadow thick with wildflowers
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Recent Examples of thick
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
In closing, winning founders aren’t the ones with the most employees, the biggest office or the thickest org chart.
—Jonathan Low, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 16 July 2025
Hamilton was famously filmed live and intended for a theatrical release, but Disney ultimately released the show on Disney+ in 2020 during the thick of the pandemic lockdown.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 16 July 2025
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Adjective
Many users like this pencil pack’s thick, firm pencil grip, as well its simple twist-to-deploy-eraser mechanism.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
In closing, winning founders aren’t the ones with the most employees, the biggest office or the thickest org chart.
—Jonathan Low, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
Clinton has denied any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes and has denied ever visiting Epstein’s private island.
2020: Trump suggested Epstein may have been killed
In August 2020, during the thick of his reelection campaign, Trump suggested Epstein may have been killed while in federal custody.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 16 July 2025
Hamilton was famously filmed live and intended for a theatrical release, but Disney ultimately released the show on Disney+ in 2020 during the thick of the pandemic lockdown.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 16 July 2025
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And when eaten in moderation, its fat content can contribute to satiety, helping meals feel more filling.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Step one is to reduce body fat, especially belly fat.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The film becomes thicker than honey at such temperatures, hardly recognizable as water, and far too viscous for skiing.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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Unfortunately, if these medications are dissolved in a single-injection amount of carrier liquid at such high concentrations, the protein molecules clump together, resulting in a mixture that is too viscous to be safely injected.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Aug. 2025
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Looking back at Charlotte’s recent FCS opponents, dating back to 2021, the 49ers haven’t won the turnover battle in any of the four matchups, resulting in uncomfortably close games and even a lopsided loss to William & Mary in 2022.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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As Vevo’s Senior Manager of Talent Booking, Cynthia Todd emphasized the close partnership and trust that goes into making opportunities like these special performances come together in Live From Vevo Studios.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Fortunately, Amazon just dropped new fall fashion items that are comfy and packable, including wide-leg jeans for travel, cardigan sweaters, and more.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Developed by AeroVironment, the 20kW LOCUST Laser Weapon System (LWS) identifies, tracks, and engages a wide variety of targets with hard-kill high energy laser.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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Goldens typically have longer, wavier coats, while Labs have shorter, dense double coats.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Available in just about every color of the rainbow, the flower heads range from tight buttons and dense domes to soft, feathery blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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Biden, who ended his bid for a second White House term 107 days before last year's election, has been relatively slow to move on presidential library planning compared with most of his recent predecessors.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
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With Parkinson’s, doctors implant electrodes in the brain that produce electrical impulses to disrupt the abnormal signals that cause tremors, stiffness and slow movement.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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Streamline applications with pre-filled forms, especially to support internal mobility where workloads are high or digital access is limited.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The second came in the midst of a dominant stretch by Cleveland’s defense.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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In the midst of feeling helpless, Kate said an idea took shape to commemorate the victims.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Thick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thick. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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