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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 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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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
Wash away product buildup, dead skin, and excess oil with the shampoo, a richer version of the brand's Bain Satin for thicker and extremely dry hair. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 14 Dec. 2024 For comparison, the older version of the 5K battery is 0.45-inches thick and only supports wireless charging speeds up to 7.5W. The bidirectional USB-C port on the bottom of the power bank can charge it or other devices at 20W. Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 13 Dec. 2024
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The key to building up a thick in sticky glaze is to add a layer of the honey-soy mixture every few minutes under the broiler. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024 Instead of observing from the safety of a movie theater chair, these games plop horror fans right into the frightening thick of things. Theara Coleman, theweek, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for thick 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thick
Adjective
  • Eat a diet that emphasizes fruits and vegetables, grains, some protein and not too much fat.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
  • High fat, high protein, and low-sugar ketogenic diets caught on.
    Juergen Eckhardt, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Existing supplements are typically derived from seed husks and roots, and are typically thick, viscous, and bulky.
    Juergen Eckhardt, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The first sip is mildly viscous, with a beeswax-like quality and traces of honey syrup.
    David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • Kate Fahey a close second, going for just 20k at the time.
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Kim, who resigned as defense minister after martial law was lifted, is one of Yoon’s close associates.
    Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The brand targets a wide range of women, from teenagers to those who are middle-aged.
    David Moin, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The conflict quickly spread to the wider family, with Amanda's revelation to their parents only adding more fuel to the fire.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Parts of the dense, equatorial mainland, as well as the islands that lay off the shore of the nascent capital, Cayenne, would be turned into labor camps and prisons for the most serious criminal offenders in mainland France.
    Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Photo : Will Myers The swimming pool is positioned below the house, where it’s surrounded by dense greenery.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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  • Despite these efforts, progress has been slow, and concerns about systemic challenges persist.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Snow has been slow to arrive in Big Bear this year, but the long-term forecast calls for big changes.
    Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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  • Among the issues to watch: · Will Trump replace Werfel in the midst of tax filing season? · Will the White House move political loyalists into key IRS posts, including enforcement, and how quickly?
    Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Although the two are in the midst of a divorce and recently welcomed a newborn baby girl, they have still been spotted out multiple times in the same spaces.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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  • Rihanna dipped into the movement by choosing a collaboration pair with Simone Rocha, clunky and chunky, embellished with pearl and spike studs.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2024
  • If anything, the pieces asked viewers to look twice, with an emphasis on meticulous craft, mixing new technologies with the handmade, and a lot of chunky, woven wall works.
    Morgan Meier, Curbed, 14 Dec. 2024

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