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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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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
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
The hardest part of building the hotel, Jones admitted, would be the acrylic—curved and clear windows for panoramic views, four inches thick, and strong enough to hold back the sea.
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Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
27 June 2026
Veteran manager Hervé Renard was in Senegal watching the World Cup on TV when he was picked, in the thick of the tourney, to coach the Tunisians’ next two matches.
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Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
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The wild footage from Tacoma showed a crew of firefighters forcing open the door to the electrical room before thick smoke billowed out.
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Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
The hardest part of building the hotel, Jones admitted, would be the acrylic—curved and clear windows for panoramic views, four inches thick, and strong enough to hold back the sea.
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Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
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Off Campus is in the thick of production on its second season, which received an early renewal ahead of the launch of season one, and Every Year After was officially renewed for a second season, which will follow Charlie’s (Michael Bradway) novel and love story, One Golden Summer.
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Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
27 June 2026
Veteran manager Hervé Renard was in Senegal watching the World Cup on TV when he was picked, in the thick of the tourney, to coach the Tunisians’ next two matches.
—
Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thick
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The smaller heritage breeds available had higher fat content and varied muscle structure when compared to modern commodity pork.
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Oxidation, rancidity, and fat separation all happen faster when ambient temperatures rise.
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Neusch saw a couple of the house’s fire-andys roll along the balcony, their extinguisher nozzles deployed over the railings, pumping clouds of viscous yellow retardant foam into the atrium.
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The primary health benefit of oats comes from beta-glucan, a viscous soluble fiber that affects cholesterol metabolism.
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With the wrap in front of you, fold up the edge closest to you.
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Because wells in the region are large and close to one another, restarting production will require significant coordination across companies and countries to ensure consistent pressure across multiple wells.
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Members love Thrive Market's wide selection of high-quality products and speedy shipping.
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Pélisson previously told Variety that animation and co-productions have become key drivers of French content’s appeal abroad, reflecting the sector’s ability to travel across borders and reach a wide range of audiences.
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Videos of the pyrotechnics display show the pitch filling with tall showers of sparks and dense smoke as dozens of fireworks launched upward.
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The rare Saturday night game at the iconic North Side ballpark started an hour late due to rain, then fog billowed in from the north starting in the second inning and got denser.
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There was no repeat of the slow start that cost him a spot last season.
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The house old-fashioned can be made with bourbon or gin and is a much slower sip.
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The Wall Street Journal featured Reese alongside WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson on its magazine cover, even after Caitlin Clark broke numerous records, filled arenas, and set new marks for WNBA broadcasts.
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.
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The Dodgers are in the midst of playing 13 games in 13 days, and Roberts wanted to make sure that the Japanese sensation got a break.
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Colorado’s entire bipartisan congressional delegation has criticized the holdup of this funding in the midst of this year’s drought.
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“Thick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thick. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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