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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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
Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Podeyko suggests an extra rinse or dry cycle for down or thick-fill comforters.
—Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
If the Gators are able to do so and pick up a critical road win, a visit to unbeaten Vanderbilt Saturday awaits as Florida enters the thick of the conference race.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
While some editors appreciated it for its thicker texture, other editors found the mellow tang to be ideal for a variety of dishes from soup to tacos.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Podeyko suggests an extra rinse or dry cycle for down or thick-fill comforters.
—Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026
Noun
The change in play brought junior forward Andrew Meadow into the thick of the action.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
If the Gators are able to do so and pick up a critical road win, a visit to unbeaten Vanderbilt Saturday awaits as Florida enters the thick of the conference race.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thick
Adjective
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Using tongs, hold the steak on its side in the center of the skillet and cook the fat cap, undisturbed, until crisp and some of the fat has rendered, 1–2 minutes.—
Eric Wareheim,
Saveur,
26 Feb. 2026
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One of her favorite specimens was the rain beetle, a fuzzy scarab-like insect that can't feed as an adult, relying solely on fat stores from its larval stages.—
Christine Mai-Duc,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Indigenous people and Spanish settlers utilized the viscous goo for medicinal purposes and waterproofing boats.—
Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Dye stripped from photos by lacquer moves in viscous flows that seep into other areas of the composition.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Visiting boats moor in the bay but keep to the far side, close enough to admire and distant enough to ignore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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The senior got the final two outs, which kept the score close enough for the Hawks to tie the score in their half of the fifth inning.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Set on a wide, quiet stretch of Long Bay Beach, the resort feels removed but not remote.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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There will be dozens of opportunities to meet women working in STEM jobs, and experiment with a wide range of STEM activities.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Regular attendees noticed the effect of a denser Fall/Winter schedule compared to previous seasons, and there were multiple dinners and cocktail events taking place each night.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2026
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My calves turned into dense, heavy cinder blocks.—
Dimity McDowell,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Hegseth’s harsh punishment is the culmination of a long, slow slide that began with a political disagreement.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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The company didn’t break out Marni revenues, but Marni’s growth has been slower than that of other OTB labels, Diesel and Margiela, in recent years.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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This comforter is pre-filled and designed to be two inches wider than standard sizes for an extra-plush feel and complete bed coverage.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Even the tribal nations with missions in in their midst, primarily the O'odham people, weren't really under Spanish control all that much.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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The crash happened in the midst of the afternoon rush hour.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Thick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thick. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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