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adjective

ˈthik How to pronounce thick (audio)
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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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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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thick

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noun

as in midst
the most intense or characteristic phase of something in the thick of winter many Northerners are dreaming of tropical islands

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Recent Examples of thick
Adjective
The toughest part involved fishing some stiff, thick wire through a space between the coolant tank and a metal bracket (which the manual warned about). — Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025 It was set in the middle of ten thick wooded acres on NW Forty-Fifth Avenue, the last avenue in Gainesville. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
Noun
Under Todd McLellan the Red Wings are 7-2-0, surging back into the thick of the East playoff race after an impressive seven-game winning streak. — Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025 The fires also arrive during the thick of the city’s award season, with the Critics Choice Awards—originally set to take place this coming Sunday—postponed by two weeks. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for thick
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thick
  1. fat
  2. viscous
  3. close
  4. wide
  5. dense
  6. slow
  7. midst
  8. chunky
Adjective
  • Kennedy has inspired Steak n' Shake to switch back to tallow — which is rendered beef fat — for cooking its fries.
    — Sarah Boden, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Each branch of the military sets its own fitness and grooming standards, with new male Air Force recruits now allowed to have 26 percent body fat, up from 20 percent, and women 36 percent, up from 28 percent.
    — Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of fat
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of viscous
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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
  • The police initially try to write the deaths off as overdoses, but Mickey’s tenacity and persistence force the department to take a closer look.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of close
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  • There is a wide range of putting training aids available to golfers of all skill levels.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The film writer, critic, programmer and moderator has been part of the festival programming team since its inaugural edition in 2001, when there was still a lot of skepticism and pushback in the wider film world about the event.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of wide
Adjective
  • Its key appeal comes from its historic center, a dense, buzzy neighborhood that’s full of cafés, restaurants, boutiques, churches, supermarkets, businesses, hotels, homes, and more.
    — Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Head to Mill Creek Lake to kayak or fish for bass, bluegill, crappie, and trout in a sunny spot that’s surrounded by imposing cliffs and a dense forest.
    — Casey Barber, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of dense
Adjective
  • Don’t confuse grilling with smoking though—the basic difference is smoking is a slow process where food is cooked at low temperatures for a long period while grilling requires high heat applied over a short burst of time.
    — Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
  • It’s also been growing other divisions like digital services and wearables over the last decade to help offset general periods of slow iPhone sales.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of slow
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  • That’s why the Maryland demand – coming in the midst of a swirl of legislative hostility and intense legal scrutiny – seems like a much bigger deal than the prior cease-and-desist letters.
    — Daniel Wallach, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The Panthers are in the midst of a rare rough patch, having dropped three of their past four games, including blowing a third-period lead in two of those defeats.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of midst
Adjective
  • Additionally, chunky jewelry, oversize necklaces and statement cuffs proved that dramatic accessories can effortlessly elevate any outfit.
    — Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The sky was gray and sagging; the Hudson was chunky with ice.
    — Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
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