thick
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
The entire area has been blanketed by a thick plume of yellowish smoke, prompting the partial evacuation of two villages close by.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
Swaths of stubborn flies bother his mechanics as they work, and he’s had to redo paint jobs and clear coats tainted by the thick dust from the warehouse.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
“Wells onshore are producing thick product. Offshore is like water — it comes right out,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
And just above the visible surface sits a thin, pinkish layer called the chromosphere - only a few thousand kilometres thick.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
The brambles are too thick here,’ said Renn.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
This can make the blood thicker and raise the risk of blood clots, strokes and heart attacks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
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
If you lightly touch the fine vellus hairs instead of the thicker terminal hairs, you may suddenly feel an itch.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
The air got thicker and stank of sewage.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
The scientists discovered that rocks with the right chemistry for rare earth enrichment are mainly found along the steep edges of Earth's thickest and oldest lithosphere.
From Science Daily ● May 26, 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
Next, add thickest pieces of seafood, saving shrimp for last as they need the least amount of cook time.
From Salon ● Mar. 14, 2025
His older brother worked up around the face where the coal dust was the thickest.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
Vocabulary lists containing thick
