thicks

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
  • The middles seem strong Peter Skoronski, Lloyd Cushenberry III and Kevin Zeitler make up a solid trio in the middle of the offense.
    Nick Suss, The Tennessean, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Lloyd Weil, Akron’s mayor, had declared a holiday, freeing from their desks and assembly lines those workers lucky enough to have jobs during the depths of the Great Depression.
    Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 12 Sep. 2025
  • While tethers on ROVs to share information with those on the surface are typically made of copper, the material could only withstand 300 feet depths before camera footage starts to experience lag, ultimately affecting the vehicle’s control.
    Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Industries sprouted and bloomed, inventions burgeoned, standards of living for masses always hit new heights.
    Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Building on academic excellence and reaching new academic heights that place Chapman among the most elite institutions in the country.
    Melanie Marshall, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Thicks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thicks. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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