thick
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His once thick black hair has greyed and thinned, much like his trademark beard.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
They were at the beach with friends when, at around 4 p.m. on July 23, Papin saw a plume of smoke rising from the thick forested area around Biscarrosse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Stevens speaks energetically in a thick regional accent.
From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2026
That motion produces internal heat, which becomes trapped beneath the thick ice shell.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
His thick fist followed the line till he came to a heavy hook.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
The smoke is becoming thicker and more aggressive.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Or are you craving something thicker and chewier?
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
Different bacteria "talk" with one another and release substances that make the biofilm thicker, heavier, and more protective.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026
They laid it on even thicker in stoppage time when yet another defensive breakdown allowed Romelu Lukaku to score one final goal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
Annabeth couldn’t tell if it was actually darker, but the air did seem colder and thicker, as if they’d stepped into a different microclimate.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
Researchers have created a new global map showing where unusual volcanic rocks linked to rare earth elements are found, uncovering a striking connection to the oldest and thickest parts of Earth's continents.
From Science Daily ● May 26, 2026
There had been concerns over the spacecraft's heatshield, which protects the capsule from the extreme heating as it slams into the thickest part of the atmosphere.
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2026
In his 30 years at Nike, Bignell has helped lead the development of some of the sneaker giant’s most cutting-edge running shoes, including the Vomero Premium, which features one of the market’s thickest, most-cushioned soles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
It’s almost as if the Reds were intimidated even before the game began, as the Dodgers buried them in their thickest pregame brine.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2025
Vegetation gets thickest toward the center of the site, where the judo pavilion once stood and where rows of elms planted as windbreaks have tripled their growth since the forties.
From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston
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