Close
Close adjective - Having little space between items or parts.
Usage example: the soldiers marched in close formation against the enemy
Thick is a synonym for close in intimate topic. In some cases you can use "Thick" instead the word "Close" as an adjective or a noun, when it comes to topics like love, friendly, tighten, compact.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Instead of using telekinesis to close off the victim's wind pipe the Sorcerer in question causes the target's lungs to flood with a thick liquid that causes them to begin suffocating instantly.
Source: Psychic Strangle - Malaproper: Winston Churchill, speaking French with a very thick English accent (or close enough) due to Translation Convention, says "cou" (neck) instead of "cul" (arse).
Source: Series / Lazy Company - In some cases, this stems from older wars up to World War II where generals would be very close to the battle lines (if not in the thick of them).
Source: Overranked Soldier
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