1
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
Naveen Dhaliwal, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
In an evening thick with outrage and protest and war and death and rebellion, the most subversive moment in Bruce Springsteen’s concert in Sunrise on Thursday had nothing to do with politics.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Unlike bulkier tracking devices like AirTags, each card is less than 2mm thick and designed to fit directly into standard card slots without altering the shape of your wallet.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
At one point, thick, black smoke choked off the area for blocks and residents were forced to put on masks.
—Naveen Dhaliwal, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
In an evening thick with outrage and protest and war and death and rebellion, the most subversive moment in Bruce Springsteen’s concert in Sunrise on Thursday had nothing to do with politics.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
If there were an award for the best shutdown defenseman in the league, Lindell would be right in the thick of the race thanks to his quietly effective game.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Unlike bulkier tracking devices like AirTags, each card is less than 2mm thick and designed to fit directly into standard card slots without altering the shape of your wallet.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thick
Adjective
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The authors argued that the typical American diet contained excessive calories and fat and lacked sufficient amounts of complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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To celebrate and raise funds and awareness, Katmai hosts Fat Bear Week, an annual tournament every fall where nature enthusiasts can vote online for Katmai’s fattest bear.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
30 Apr. 2026
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Not only can the viscous substances gunk up the machine, leaving a residue and potentially feeding bacteria, but prolonged exposure to these molecules in the air can have negative effects, according to the American Lung Association.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
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That, the researchers surmise, is driving a general eastward flow of material through the viscous mantle.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Because the Celtics, provided they close-out the 76ers, have the kind of shooters the Hawks don’t.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Qatar could deepen its already close defense ties to Turkey, and China, which is close to Iran, could play a greater diplomatic role.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Unveiled in early April, Mythos is purportedly able to detect and exploit vulnerabilities in a wide range of critical software.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The 23 Best Restaurants in Portland, Oregon This city may specialize in farm-to-table, but today there's new energy—and a wider range of culinary influences.—
Hannah Wallace,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
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Eating avocado or almond butter on toast offers several benefits, as both are nutrient-dense, with almond butter slightly healthier than avocado per serving.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
28 Apr. 2026
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The most lasting albums were built on the tradition of musique concrète, leading to dense, mesmerizing collages.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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He is limited on passing downs and is more of a slow-burn pocket pusher than a man with a plan.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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In some cases, lenders may cover the costs of buydown for you (either partially or in full), if the market is particularly slow.—
Aly J Yale,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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This comforter is pre-filled and designed to be two inches wider than standard sizes for an extra-plush feel and complete bed coverage.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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At a time when the Dolphins are in the midst of a culture change, one where Miami wants to clearly get tougher, the front office believes that Johnson can come in and help further build that out.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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But that newspaper was this bright, shining moment in the midst of a lot of very dark research.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Thick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thick. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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