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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5
as in dense
having little space between items or parts
a hedge thick with gorse bushes
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6
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
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
At barely half an inch thick, the new Qi2 magnetic power bank offers a compact design that fits easily into most pockets.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 12 July 2025
Steven Levy, Wired News, 13 May 2025
Witty had led the company through the thick of public and investor blowback.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 22 May 2025
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Adjective
However, the technology does not work well for objects hidden behind metal or very thick walls, which limits some applications.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
At barely half an inch thick, the new Qi2 magnetic power bank offers a compact design that fits easily into most pockets.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 12 July 2025
Noun
His friend Chesky leapt into action—publicly defending his pal on X, getting on the phone with Microsoft’s CEO, and throwing himself into the thick of Altman’s battle to retake OpenAI.
—Steven Levy, Wired News, 13 May 2025
Witty had led the company through the thick of public and investor blowback.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thick
Adjective
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As if the fleeting raindrops themselves were fat, lazy flies.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Peabody closed Tuesday at $17.34, and the stock pays a dividend yield of 1.7% — fatter than the S & P 500 yield of 1.18%.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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For fans of the latter, Chablis is an ultimate pairing due to its medium body that stands up to the viscous butter with a flinty finish that accentuates the lobster’s salinity.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Mollusk mucus is known to be five times more viscous than water.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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The Jamaican mountain air clung close, warm and perfumed with sage.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 July 2025
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Here’s what to ask yourself: Does someone on your founding team (or close circle) have solid finance experience?—
Rebecca Mitchem,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Previous research indicates that, compared to pessimists, optimists enjoy wider social circles, tend to be perceived as more likeable and are more likely to be accepted by their peers.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 July 2025
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Wayfair offers a wide range of storage options to suit any room, including bedrooms, kitchens, living rooms, entryways, and even backyards, with smart solutions starting at just $12.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Towns and counties now have to pick a handful of ways to create denser, cheaper housing and report on their progress every year.—
Marisa Peñaloza,
NPR,
24 July 2025
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It’s already been tested out successfully in dense urban areas.—
Heather Farmbrough,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Skin Conditions Dry, itchy skin, and wounds or cuts that are slow to heal can be a sign of hyperglycemia.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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Without automation, errors are common and reimbursement is slow.—
Duke Chung,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Two, one in Hawaii and one in Alaska, are in the midst of active and ongoing – but relatively small and non-threatening – eruptions.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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Produced by Global Citizen and curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, FIFA debuted its first-ever FIFA Club World Cup Final Halftime Show on a balmy Sunday (July 13) in the midst of Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain doing battle on the pitch.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Two distinct camps are emerging instead: while some people are partial to a slimmer silhouette, others prefer a chunky tennis shoes.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
14 July 2025
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This 11-inch tablet boasts a 2K display with a 90-Hz refresh rate, a MediaTek Helio G100 chipset backed by 6 GB of RAM, and a chunky 9,340 mAh battery.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
12 July 2025
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“Thick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thick. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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