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
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
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
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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
Noun
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
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Beyond satiety, their fiber and healthy fat content may help stabilize blood sugar levels—an important factor in managing energy and possibly even hunger cues.45 What Other Benefits Do Chia Seeds Offer?—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
26 May 2025
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Scientists widely assumed that O. megalodon’s main calorie intake was in the form of whales, large preys providing also a high-caloric input thanks to their fat reserves.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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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
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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
Adjective
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Among the close friends and family celebrating were Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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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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House Speaker Matt Ritter, a Hartford Democrat who controls the agenda, keeps a close eye on the clock in the final days as numerous lawmakers want their bills on a wide variety of issues to pass in a scramble before the midnight adjournment.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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Homelessness among veterans, young people and families was down by wide margins.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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The cause of the crash also remains unclear, but officials said Friday that the weather alert system and runway lights weren’t working at the airport when the jet attempted to land amid dense fog around 3:45 a.m.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2025
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However, researchers observed that after being dispersed by the radiation, the clouds were not dense or large enough to create new stars.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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France One of my upcoming podcast guests, Mary Alice Duff, decided to swap the hustle of life in Philadelphia for the slower pace of southern France.—
Cepee Tabibian,
CNBC,
18 May 2025
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Combs Grows Frustrated Combs was animated during Ventura’s cross-examination, appearing somewhat frustrated with the tedious, slow pace that his attorney was taking when quizzing Ventura.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
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
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In the midst of his tour of the Middle East, Trump responded on his social media platform Truth Social this morning.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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The 2025 Proud to Be collection showcases several variations of Converse’s iconic Chuck style, including the new Chuck Taylor All Star Lift Double Stack, a chunky platform style, and the new Chuck Taylor All Star XXHi, a knee-high style.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
15 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
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“Thick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thick. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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