in the thick of

idiom

Synonyms of in the thick of next

: in the most active or intense part of (something)

a soldier in the thick of battle

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With such a prime location in the thick of nature, there are almost infinite options for outdoor activities, from snowshoeing in the winter, and pond-dipping in the summer. —

Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024 Lebanon’s health sector has been in the thick of a ferocious Israeli air assault as Israel and Hezbollah trade fire in an ongoing war, with the country’s south and Beirut’s southern suburbs hardest hit. —

Allegra Goodwin and Tamara Qiblawi, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024 For players, reporters and fans, there's nothing like being there in the thick of those post-game moments. —

Rachel Wenzlaff, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2024 There’s a small movement of private citizens working to preserve lighthouses in this country, and Neal is in the thick of it. —

Graham Averill, Outside Online, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in the thick of

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