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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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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
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2025
In 1868, a fabulously thick seam of bituminous coal was discovered two miles south of a stream known as Bitter Creek.
—Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
If anything, this note drags Pip out of her camping slumber and back into the thick of Andie Bell and Sal Singh.
—Fletcher Peters, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2024
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Adjective
Cover the seed with a very thin layer of soil, approximately 1/8 inch thick, by gently raking the area.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2025
In 1868, a fabulously thick seam of bituminous coal was discovered two miles south of a stream known as Bitter Creek.
—Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
The body cameras at Walmart come during the thick of the holiday shopping season, when retail employees work long hours and face tough interactions with customers that can be more tense and hostile than usual.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
If anything, this note drags Pip out of her camping slumber and back into the thick of Andie Bell and Sal Singh.
—Fletcher Peters, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thick
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The researchers found that in addition to reducing liver fat content, HTD1801 significantly improved blood glucose control.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Mar. 2025
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Baseball, which is dying all over the place, should get off its fat, lazy a--, and elect Pete Rose, even though far too late, into the Baseball Hall of Fame!—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
1 Mar. 2025
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Ship emissions and lightning With engines that are often three stories tall and burn viscous fuel oil, ships traveling into and out of ports emit copious quantities of soot and sulfur particles.—
Chris Wright,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2025
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The palate is viscous slightly beyond its proof, and those dark fruits carry over well, rich in fig, plum pudding, and mulberry; t’s like a vanilla tart topped with fresh berries underneath a sugary glaze.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Many close followers of Barca have remarked on how players seem to understand what the coach wants of them perfectly, which had not always been the case in previous seasons.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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The most impactful shows were smaller in format, allowing for a closer appreciation of the pieces and the skill behind them.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
12 Mar. 2025
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Skagway residents frequently travel to Whitehorse, the territory’s capital, for a wider selection of groceries and shopping, dental care, veterinary services and swimming lessons.—
Dee-Ann Durbin and Sally Ho,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2025
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This adjustable bamboo option has up to seven compartments for organizing forks, knives, and spoons and can expand from 12 to 19 inches wide to fit any size drawer comfortably.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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On Thursday at 2:11 a.m. a dense fog advisory was issued by the NWS San Diego CA in effect until 7 a.m. for Orange County Inland.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Feb. 2025
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Zero visibility protocol: In situations of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, activate your hazard lights and seek a secure location, such as a nearby business’s parking lot, to pull over and come to a stop.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Orange County Register,
27 Feb. 2025
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The 2024-25 Bruins are slow, short on skill, inconsistent on defense and diminished in net.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Throw in weak stock markets and recent data warning of an economic slowdown, from slower job creation to downbeat snapshot GDP numbers from the Atlanta Fed, and this is no time for a disruptive trade policy.—
The Editors,
National Review,
7 Mar. 2025
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In the midst of this dilemma, Miss Huang offers a surreal solution to the problems children pose in 2025.—
Anna Mae Duane,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2025
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The impact of these losses is compounded by the fact that California is already in the midst of a severe housing shortage.—
Seth Gellis,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Pointy heels elongate, block heels offer stability, scrappy sandals bring softness, and chunky loafers add contrast.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
5 Mar. 2025
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Accessories included chokers, body chains and butterfly clips while shoes were often chunky sneakers and Ugg boots.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Thick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thick. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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