thicks

Definition of thicksnext
plural of thick
as in midsts
the most intense or characteristic phase of something in the thick of winter many Northerners are dreaming of tropical islands

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Noun
  • Point Loma’s middles dominated, with 6-foot-5 Trevor Rutt and 6-4 Waylon Lundeen taking advantage of the undersized Cardinals.
    Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
  • Senior middles Cooper Riedl and Aiden Schindler added three kills apiece for the Knights (7-1).
    Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Plunging into your emotional depths feels supportive today.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 29 May 2026
  • That escape also reveals the profound depths of his narcissism.
    Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • Following a resurgence during the pandemic, participation numbers hit record heights last year.
    Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
  • The records detail fascinating biographical information such as the town the immigrants were from, their ages, heights, even eye and hair colors, plus their occupation.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
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“Thicks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thicks. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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