How to Use in the thick of in a Sentence

in the thick of

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Definition of in the thick ofnext
Synonyms for in the thick ofnext
  • His group was in the thick of the protests a few years ago and will be back on the streets this week.
    — Nayla Razzouk, Fortune Europe, 13 Feb. 2024
  • This year’s show will be in the thick of awards season.
    — Paul Grein, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Stoudamire had the Democrats in the thick of the PIL race until the final week of the season in 2021.
    — oregonlive, 18 Aug. 2022
  • Lots of cooks and creatives left the city, at least in the thick of lockdowns.
    — Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 3 May 2024
  • The Bengals are now in the thick of it all in the AFC playoff picture.
    — Andrew Gillis, cleveland, 28 Nov. 2022
  • Linnet Hultin and Angus Davis, both 75, are in the thick of them.
    — Carol Hymowitz, WSJ, 12 Nov. 2023
  • Kendall is in the office, in the thick of trying to sabotage the deal.
    — Anne Branigin, Washington Post, 29 May 2023
  • Kendall is in the office, in the thick of trying to sabotage the deal.
    — Anne Branigin, Washington Post, 29 May 2023
  • Start with Flagler Tavern, which is right in the thick of things.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 June 2023
  • Keep scrolling to find the best gifts for long-distance couples, from the lovebirds in the thick of it.
    — Nykia Spradley, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2023
  • Green was in the thick of it, carrying the Warriors on both ends.
    — Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2024
  • By the time On the Marble Cliffs was at the printers, Jünger was in the thick of another world war.
    — Thomas Meaney, Harper's Magazine, 16 Feb. 2023
  • There are ranks, and bosses, but in the thick of it, everyone is equal.
    — oregonlive, 4 Mar. 2023
  • Ernesto Valverde's side entered the round in third place and is in the thick of a fight for a Champions League berth.
    — Joseph Wilson, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2024
  • In most respects, the Saab is in the thick of this competition.
    — Don Schroeder, Car and Driver, 3 Jan. 2023
  • Basil was in the thick of it, being led by the hand to his marker since the Bloater suit blocked off part of his vision.
    — Nick Romano, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Clydes during the last two weeks of its run in January and in the thick of the omicron variant.
    — Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Oct. 2022
  • Peppers was one of the defenders who was in the thick of it, trying to slow down Tavai and the offense.
    — Christopher Price, BostonGlobe.com, 31 July 2023
  • Sony has the feature slated for a June 2 bow, in the thick of summer movie season.
    — Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2023
  • The road sweep was also a critical step toward staying in the thick of the Pac-12 race.
    — Bruce Pascoe, The Arizona Republic, 28 Jan. 2023
  • The defense, and the secondary, in particular, is the strength of the team, the reason the Dolphins are 4-3, and in the thick of the AFC playoff race.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 24 Oct. 2022
  • For one, Hawaii is in the thick of its dry season, with more than a third of Maui County facing drought.
    — Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Mickelson has been in the thick of the LIV Golf scandal from the beginning.
    — Anthony Gharib, USA TODAY, 28 June 2023
  • Most get to be in the thick of the action for a scene or an episode, before fading into the background.
    — Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 June 2023
  • Having 17 returning starters puts the Scotties in the thick of the title chase.
    — Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2023
  • But of course, many of the top picks for 2024 are right in the thick of it, with the biggest names in Vegas making appearances.
    — Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
  • And to those in the thick of cluster feeding wondering if there's hope on the other side, there is—in spades.
    — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 2 Nov. 2023
  • So, if someone is recovered, someone else is in the thick of it.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Oregon is now in the thick of the College Football Playoff race after a 45-30 win against No.
    — Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2022
  • Age has been traditionally associated with wisdom, yet the wisdom old age can bestow seems out of reach for a figure still in the thick of politics.
    — Rachel Hadas, The Conversation, 9 July 2024

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