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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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
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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
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
Heat sugar and butter in a small saucepan over medium-high, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and thick, about 3 minutes.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Jessi Roti, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
On Monday, the 46-year-old Belen Jesuit grad got right into the thick of things, literally, reporting on the intense heat wave in these parts.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The use of thick, heavy yarns and wide spacing further stabilizes the material.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
Heat sugar and butter in a small saucepan over medium-high, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and thick, about 3 minutes.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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
On Monday, the 46-year-old Belen Jesuit grad got right into the thick of things, literally, reporting on the intense heat wave in these parts.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thick
Adjective
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One study found that drinking oolong tea helped increase fat oxidation by 20% within 24 hours of consumption.—
Teresa Maalouf,
Verywell Health,
26 Sep. 2025
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Pork belly will classically have three or five stripes of fat—you’ll want these to be tightly layered with the stripes of meat.—
Irene Yoo
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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More viscous than your average face mist, the milky formula is laced with ceramides and lipids to relieve tight, thirsty skin and refresh dull, dry-looking makeup without so much as a flush or a tingle.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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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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Trump has previously suggested a deal was close.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The trainer visits Pegasus daily and is like the horse’s shadow during hospital visits, keeping a close eye to ensure the safety of Pegasus and those around him.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Defeat usually spells the end for the captain, especially if the loss is by a wide margin.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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That mood that was most certainly shared by the audience members experiencing a wide array of emotions (from dancing to crying) thanks to the combination of excitement and nostalgia.—
Josh Chesler,
AZCentral.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Other valuable fruiting plants include elderberry, spicebush (), and native roses, which produce nutrient-dense hips in fall.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Since September 2024, a new federal law requires mammogram reports to state whether breast tissue is dense, and to mention the possibility of additional imaging.—
Dr. Megha Gupta,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The slow start that Mayfield is alluding to has to do with the Buccaneers only scoring two field goals through the first half, and scoring their first touchdown well into the third quarter.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Construction in the section of Jackson Park, often described as Chicago’s equivalent of Central Park, has been slow.—
Christine Valora,
The Washington Examiner,
28 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
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In the midst of their newlywed bliss, Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez are letting fans in on the details of their big day.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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The redevelopment is one of several projects underway in downtown Fort Lauderdale, which is in the midst of a real estate boom while attracting companies, young professionals and young families in recent years.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Thick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thick. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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