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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thicks
Noun
  • Senior middles Cooper Riedl and Aiden Schindler added three kills apiece for the Knights (7-1).
    Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The Warriors and Lancers finished as co-champions last season, so middles Jocund Binder and Alman Hassan will look to be part of the winning recipe for an outright title in 2026.
    Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Such fallen pieces of history have enticed explorers and enthusiasts, some of whom have ventured into the depths to view them themselves — including Cameron.
    Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Wave action on the water’s surface can break oil into smaller droplets that sink into the ocean depths.
    Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • These tools extend to various heights and include a microfiber cloth that wraps around each fan blade to remove dust.
    Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 16 Apr. 2026
  • As military expansion took precedence under Aurangzeb and the Mughal empire’s finances came increasingly under strain, architectural output would never again reach the same heights in scale or quality.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 Apr. 2026
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.

Cite this Entry

“Thicks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thicks. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on thicks

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster