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
See the Dictionary Definition 

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
  • From around 2015, the winds started dragging up relatively warm, salty water from the ocean depths to the surface.
    Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
  • It is named after the HMS Challenger, whose crew first sounded the depths of the trench in 1875.
    Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • Counter heights vary on purpose.
    Amy Kunst, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
  • In the 2024-25 season, Mitchell took the program to new heights.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 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 9 May. 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