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adjective

ˈthik How to pronounce thick (audio)
Definition of thicknext
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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4
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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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
While many American shoppers prefer thicker steaks and roasts, Casillas said Latino customers often seek thinner cuts commonly used in dishes such as carne asada. — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026 Kelce did lay it on a little thick when praising Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni for calling a timeout late in the first half. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Noun
The move comes with Miami still trying to stay in the thick of the National League wild card race. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026 With that, and with their walk-off in San Diego, the Padres leapt from the cusp of the wild-card picture to the thick of it. — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 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. filled
  8. midst
Adjective
  • After menopause, fat tissue becomes the main source of estrogen, so carrying more body fat can push estrogen levels up and raise risk.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Other companies create donor-fat injectables, like Britecyte, which is slowly gaining momentum as an alternative for face and body injections, due to how it’s processed.
    — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of fat
Adjective
  • The interior was made of multiple layers of translucent, colored silicone to create a viscous look.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Jay just gets bumped from one squishy chamber of viscous lumps to another, fighting like hell to avoid following his squid adversary through a puckering hole and deeper into the digestive system, where the air turns into methane.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of viscous
Adjective
  • With six couples, having two separate houses gave us space to spread out while keeping everyone close enough to gather for dinner, drinks, and games.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
  • These regions could warrant closer investigation, but the assessment does not establish that any is suitable for a future greenhouse.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of close
Adjective
  • There’s a wide array of highly capable performance cars available at this price point, many of which offer eye-watering output and acceleration figures.
    — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Advertisement The protests are also occurring amid a wider crisis of political confidence in the country.
    — Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of wide
Adjective
  • This is a dense picture—there’s almost too much to unpack, if you can be bothered to care about any of it.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Supplemental screening will move into the mainstream for women with dense breasts.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of dense
Adjective
  • On winding roads, its model-specific suspension tuning and focus on weight reduction translate into exceptional body control at speed without becoming brittle or overly rigid in slower, more technical sections.
    — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
  • In particular, he was asked about Netflix’s slower growth (2% year-over-year growth in user engagement during the first half in 2026).
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of slow
Adjective
  • Taylor received the medication in four pre-filled syringes, but wanted a lower dose.
    — Kara McGrath, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026
  • New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania have introduced or passed legislation penalizing the practice and requiring employers to disclose hiring timelines or remove filled postings, while Texas has opened its own investigation into a major job board.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of filled
Noun
  • But the children’s brand finds itself in the midst of an interesting moment.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Kimberly Guilfoyle, former Fox employee and (as of today) ambassador to Greece, is in the midst of a serious scandal.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
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“Thick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thick. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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