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[thik] / θɪk /








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Dramatic footage showed burning homes and thick smoke billowing from the tinder-dry bushy hills, where the quick-spreading fire is fueled by intense Santa Ana winds, low humidity and unseasonably high temperatures.

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026

Their unusually broad shape suggests that Vasuki possessed a thick, cylindrical body capable of supporting tremendous weight.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

If the NFL had a visage, it would be Ditka’s, with his thick hair, rugged mustache and a nose that looked hit by a barn door.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

This is created by the water trickling through unusually thick bands of gypsum under the town, before resting in underground aquifers.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

I glance at the thick black curtains behind him.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

Their skin became thicker, bone mass increased, and performance improved on tests measuring learning, memory, and balance.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

If you have a bigger bend "it means you need a slightly thicker pillow than someone who's got a very flat back," says McCarthy.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

People with higher inflammation tended to have thicker heart walls, smaller heart chambers and poorer heart filling - all changes which may develop quietly for years before progressing to heart failure.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026

The only question was how tired he felt pumping his legs as the grass got thicker.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026

His lines of the mixture were thicker, wider than mine.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce

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

Next, add thickest pieces of seafood, saving shrimp for last as they need the least amount of cook time.

From Salon ● Mar. 14, 2025

In addition to myriad dining and shopping options that are thickest where Washington, Culver and Venice boulevards intersect, there are also a few pieces of walk-by Hollywood history.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2024

“The pain is unbearable, I struggle sleeping at night… I’m not familiar with the sizes of knitting needles but it’s like the thickest knitting needle lodged in your kneecap,” Monica said.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2024

The cheek and jaw muscles are so powerful, they easily bite through the thickest bamboo stalks.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh


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