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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
Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2025
The use of olive oil ensures the finished bread has a thick golden crust.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 1 Nov. 2024
The questions answered by Garza in the memo indicate to me the City Council doesn't want anymore surprises, especially as the city gets into the thick of the permanent City Manager search.
—Ella McCarthy, Austin American-Statesman, 1 Feb. 2024
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Adjective
For pizza, queue up at Roscioli al Forno, where thick pizza al taglio (by the slice) is offered with a range of seasonal toppings.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2025
The use of olive oil ensures the finished bread has a thick golden crust.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
Noun
Heading into the thick of flu and COVID season, there have been some recent changes to vaccine recommendations for people over age 50.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 1 Nov. 2024
The questions answered by Garza in the memo indicate to me the City Council doesn't want anymore surprises, especially as the city gets into the thick of the permanent City Manager search.
—Ella McCarthy, Austin American-Statesman, 1 Feb. 2024
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With less water and more body fat than men, Whyte explains that alcohol becomes more concentrated in a woman’s system, leading to faster intoxication and prolonged exposure to its effects.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
13 Jan. 2025
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Unlike carbohydrates and fat—the other two macronutrients—protein doesn’t come with the same kind of cultural stigma.—
Kari Sonde,
TIME,
13 Jan. 2025
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The palate practically bursts with orange blossom honey, a rare and delicate treat, or perhaps honey and orange marmalade on buttered toast, complete with a viscous mouthfeel for its 92 proof.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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The bourbon is creamy on the palate with an oily, viscous texture and a pronounced mouth weight, featuring flavors of blackberry jam, vanilla laced-crème brûlée, caramel, candied orange zest, and milk chocolate notes.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement President Biden, who has a close relationship with Newsom, has pledged that the federal government will cover 100% of disaster assistance costs to California for the next 180 days.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
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Instead, opt to fly into closer airports like Kerry Airport (also called Farranfore Airport) or Shannon Airport.—
Karla Pope,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2025
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Penny’s in the Village also offers a wide variety of cocktails and spirits.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2025
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Originally shared as wedding favors, these tiny delights soon won the wider public’s affection and started being sold everywhere.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
13 Jan. 2025
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There’s also the simple fact that much of the densest forest is on terrain so steep that loggers’ machines couldn’t even access it.—
Elizabeth Miller,
Outside Online,
12 Jan. 2025
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Granted much of that California acreage is uninhabited forest as distinct from a dense, mostly wooden city filled with new immigrants, but that’s still eight times the size, a bigger area than than occupied by Manhattan.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2025
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The Israel Defense Forces have been slow to withdraw from their position in the southern part of Lebanon despite a Nov. 27 ceasefire deal that gave the Lebanese Army and the U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon exclusive jurisdiction over the region.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Jan. 2025
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Randle has often been slow to close out on 3-point shooters and inattentive off the ball.—
Jon Krawczynski,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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In the midst of the Star series, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas announced a new initiative to address the drug crisis and keep local residents from dying.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
16 Jan. 2025
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The fires struck at a challenging time, with the city in the midst of a post-pandemic transition that has reordered work life and left many downtown buildings with high vacancy rates.—
Michael R. Blood,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
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Summer’s mojito and sundress isn’t this month’s chunky knit sweater or sip-worthy cocktail.—
Patrice J. Williams,
Essence,
15 Jan. 2025
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Shoppers are adding comfy turtlenecks, oversized crewnecks, chunky cardigans, and more to their cold-weather closets.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Thick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thick. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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