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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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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as in dense
having little space between items or parts
a hedge thick with gorse bushes
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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
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
After a long winter with your feet stuffed into thick socks and boots, warm weather offers the chance to air them out with the perfect pair of sandals.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Nneka M. Okona, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Benbrook stays in contention, downs Southwest Benbrook stayed in the thick of the District 8-4A playoff hunt as the Lady Bobcats defeated Fort Worth Southwest 57-42 on Thursday.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Some local customers drop by in person to buy soda in thicker glass bottles that were manufactured between the 1950s and 1970s.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
After a long winter with your feet stuffed into thick socks and boots, warm weather offers the chance to air them out with the perfect pair of sandals.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
The Spa Step into the thick of the rainforest’s groves at Sugar Beach’s Rainforest Spa.
—Nneka M. Okona, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Benbrook stays in contention, downs Southwest Benbrook stayed in the thick of the District 8-4A playoff hunt as the Lady Bobcats defeated Fort Worth Southwest 57-42 on Thursday.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thick
Adjective
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The healthy fats in the avocado also help your body better absorb the fat-soluble vitamin A and antioxidants present in the mango, maximizing the nutritional impact of every bite.—
Lauren Manaker,
SELF,
2 Apr. 2026
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Sardines are naturally oily and have a higher fat content, which favors omega-3 delivery, while still providing strong protein.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2026
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From having the viscous juices of decomposed leaves that kept her plump leak through a tear in her side, as happened to a few of her siblings.—
María Ospina,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
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When Gwar plays, clubgoers are advised not to slip in the spurt of blood and other viscous fluids.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
21 Mar. 2026
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Nevada County’s admission comes as AI programs are under close watch around the globe for introducing incorrect legal references in cases, yet also increasingly offered as tools to help lawyers and judges research and write their briefs, motions and opinions.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Catcher Danny Jansen hit a three-run home run in the seventh inning to bust open a close game, and the Rangers held on for an 8-5 road win over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Accessibility In accordance with Japan’s progressive rules for handicap accessibility, all floors are accessible with wide elevator access, lower level buttons reachable from wheelchairs, and wheelchair accessible bathrooms on the restaurant level.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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The wide variety of allegations that have been levied against Mills have yet to result in criminal charges, and may never be handled by prosecutors.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Aerix claims the result is a UAV capable of sustained, multidirectional motion—an essential requirement for tracking erratic airborne targets in dense or cluttered environments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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In fact, businesses hired workers at their slowest pace since 2011, excluding the onset of the pandemic in 2020.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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The area’s large tourist population contributes a constant volume of unfamiliar drivers to already heavily congested roads, with traffic patterns that shift significantly between peak tourist season and the summer months but never truly slow to manageable levels on the area’s major corridors.—
Anton Lucanus
April 3,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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This comforter is pre-filled and designed to be two inches wider than standard sizes for an extra-plush feel and complete bed coverage.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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In the midst of a restitution battle, records show that Kilpatrick is at risk of losing a home in Novi over more than $50,000 in unpaid property taxes.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Afarideh and Ebadatdoust are now grappling with how to move forward – how to rebuild their institute, where to find the funds, and how to support their staff and students in the midst of war.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Thick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thick. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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