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[thik] / θɪk /








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Some locals think the capybara is thriving in her newfound independence, enjoying the hot summer from thick Hampshire brambles.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

And in place of the sliced Swiss cheese he used to use, there’s a more labor-intensive Mornay sauce thick with Gruyère and premium dairy from California’s Straus Family Creamery.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

STK’s thick, well-marbled filet mignon is perfect for kebabs with little more than salt and freshly cracked pepper.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

The aortic valve controls blood leaving the heart, and aortic stenosis develops when this valve becomes thick, stiff, and narrow.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

The words were sluggish on my thick tongue and dull ears.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

“The crocodile had him by the thigh, and he would turn, and the size of this crocodile, I mean, his head was as long as my torso, his tail thicker than my legs,” Yetter said.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

The thicker, chewier cousin of Spain’s more famous snack is the real draw at San Ginés.

From Salon Jun. 23, 2026

Mon Valley’s new line will be able to reduce thicker, longer slabs with better precision and produce coils three times larger than the old equipment.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 8, 2026

"For exports we prefer the NMK-01 variety because it has better shelf life, thicker skin, more pulp, and a sweeter taste compared to others," he says.

From BBC May 25, 2026

As it continues to shake, the edges of the book expand to twice its original size, and it gets thicker too.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

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

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

He shifted one of the stacks on the table just slightly so that they were even, arranged from thickest and largest to smallest and thinnest.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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