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

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Noun
  • Both stories have been condensed to their main scenes and songs but still contain full stories with beginnings, middles and ends.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Then, a quick stint under the broiler crisps the edges, creating that irresistible combo of golden, crunchy exteriors and tender, middles.
    Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • In a recent interview, Fennell described the film’s restraint as an acknowledgment that her interpretation could never capture the depths of Brontë’s masterwork.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The biggest crude oil tankers, VLCCs—yes, they’re called Very Large Crude Carriers—either couldn’t dock or fill up all the way at Texas ports because of the shallower water depths.
    Jordan Blum, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • While some ferns are compact, others have a massive spread and towering heights.
    Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The system measures jump heights, air times, and landing speeds in real time, producing heat maps and graphic overlays that break down each program—all instantaneously.
    Maurizio Arseni, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Thicks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thicks. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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