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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in viscous
being of a consistency that resists flow
thick maple syrup for pancakes
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in close
closely acquainted
those two have been thick since grade school
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in dense
having little space between items or parts
a hedge thick with gorse bushes
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
7
as in filled
possessing or covered with great numbers or amounts of something specified
a meadow thick with wildflowers
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of thick
Marcus J. Moore, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2025
In addition to its signature pupusas — warm, thick cornmeal griddle cakes stuffed with beans and cheese — the restaurant serves up corn tamales, red silk beans and sandwiches such as pastelitos de carne.
—Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Taking the stage to a brief sizzle reel of her memorable career moments, Lauper wasted no time getting right into the thick of it.
—Jessi Roti, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for thick
Adjective
Michael Brown and Eric Garner had been killed by law enforcement that summer, and the streets were thick with protest.
—Marcus J. Moore, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2025
In addition to its signature pupusas — warm, thick cornmeal griddle cakes stuffed with beans and cheese — the restaurant serves up corn tamales, red silk beans and sandwiches such as pastelitos de carne.
—Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
On this occasion, Fernandez’s cross flies over Cucurella and straight into the thick of the action, where Joao Pedro’s cunning movement creates space to get his header away.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Taking the stage to a brief sizzle reel of her memorable career moments, Lauper wasted no time getting right into the thick of it.
—Jessi Roti, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for thick
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thick
Adjective
-
Beyond that point, research suggests, any extra calories are stored as fat.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
17 Oct. 2025
-
Federal health officials urged Americans to eat less fat.—
Alice Callahan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Healthy sap is clear, viscous, and slightly golden in color.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
-
Unless, that is, the object being stretched is in some kind of viscous fluid, in which case the amount of extension also depends on time.—
Anna Demming,
Quanta Magazine,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Royal expert and author Christopher Andersen said Princess Anne, who has been a close confidant and advisor to her brother Charles for a while, was likely involved in the decision.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
21 Oct. 2025
-
Let’s take a closer look at the best mowing height and timing to prepare your lawn for the cold ahead.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Or for the wide swaths of empty seats in the upper deck that formed after the New York Giants put the game in a vice grip with a three-score lead late in the third quarter and put the Broncos on shutout watch.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
-
Then, jump down to shop for more wide-leg sweatpants on sale at Amazon.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Have a Veggie and Bean Breakfast Hash Mixing potatoes, bell pepper, spinach, zucchini, mushrooms, and black beans into a fiber-rich breakfast hash is a colorful and nutrient-dense way to start your day.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
21 Oct. 2025
-
The confounding discovery of a human femur has created a mystery in the dense woods of rural North Carolina.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Audition is a slow burn, spending the better part of two hours setting up audiences for arguably one of the most graphic climaxes in horror history.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
-
Tai chi is a form of exercise that involves slow, gentle movements and balancing poses.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
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
-
Andrew Dismukes is in the midst his sixth season as a cast member on SNL.—
Alyssa Davis,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
-
A little more than three years ago, Tyler’s first cousin Rem was acquired by the Wild from Nashville, played 20 games with Minnesota, then was promptly traded to Montreal in the midst of the 2021-22 season.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Thick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thick. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share