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as in sturdy
able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure
erected a stout wooden fence to keep the wild animals out
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2
as in stocky
being compact and broad in build and often short in stature
the wrestler is stout in build, so he is frequently underestimated by his opponents
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as in valiant
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
stout souls who boldly ventured forward, not knowing what kinds of danger they faced
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as in muscular
having muscles capable of exerting great physical force
covered wagons drawn by stout oxen
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as in solid
not showing weakness or uncertainty
a stout defender of women's rights in the third world
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Recent Examples of stout
Our Sport Touring was stout and definitely a good choice when selecting a option to test to get a good range of what is offering.
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Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 25 Jan. 2025
Without Robinson, what was once a stout Knicks defense has been masked by their all-time potential offense.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2025
The Lions’ run defense is stout, but Jayden Daniels is not a traditional runner, and their pass defense allowed the fifth-most passing yards in the NFL this year.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
The stout casks contribute creamy roasted malt, coffee, and chocolate flavors from the stout casks, adding depth and complexity.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 25 Jan. 2025
Without Robinson, what was once a stout Knicks defense has been masked by their all-time potential offense.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2025
The Lions’ run defense is stout, but Jayden Daniels is not a traditional runner, and their pass defense allowed the fifth-most passing yards in the NFL this year.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
The stout casks contribute creamy roasted malt, coffee, and chocolate flavors from the stout casks, adding depth and complexity.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stout
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Potassium helps produce sturdy plants and increases plants’ resistance to stress but overapplication of potassium (and too much of any nutrient) can cause other necessary nutrients to become unavailable to the plant.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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Rugs used on slippery surfaces such as wood and tile need to have sturdy backing made to hug the floor and grip it tightly.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
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But the stocky, six-foot-two Aucklander’s addition to the predictions has sparked the bookmakers’ interest.—
Julia Ranney,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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This type of dolphin with its stocky body and bulbous head can weigh as much as 1,100 pounds and reach up to 13 feet long.—
NBC Bay Area staff,
NBC News,
29 Jan. 2025
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The rest of the episode shows the Current’s valiant efforts despite the loss in the NWSL semifinals against Orlando.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
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The animal fell into an icy river in the Xinjiang city of Kashgar recently, according to footage of the valiant rescue effort and a description shared by Newsflare.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Lenovo's muscular portable is built tough as nails and boasts some impressive components.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PCMAG,
25 Feb. 2025
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In that period, Palmer’s production has declined (three goals, zero assists), and primary striker Nicolas Jackson sustained a muscular injury that will keep him out of action until April.—
Elias Burke,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Even as more devices adopt facial authentication, fingerprint technology will remain a solid option for many phone users, technology professionals said.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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On that morning of January 27, the team was a solid 26-19-3 for 55 points, or a .541 points percentage.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Given that avocado trees are hardy only in USDA Zones 9 to 11, many of us grow them in containers and bring them indoors for the winter.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2025
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This tender perennial is hardy in zones 9 and up, and treated as an annual elsewhere.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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Some species provided not just materials but sustenance: edible cambium (a layer between the bark and the wood), plump and sweet in the spring—considered a famine food by some groups and a delicacy by others.—
Amelia Soth,
JSTOR Daily,
27 Feb. 2025
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The formula is chock-full of humectants, which draw moisture into the skin to leave it feeling hydrated and plump.—
Zoë Weiner,
Glamour,
25 Feb. 2025
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Above all, California needs interest groups, lawmakers and a courageous governor willing to set aside politics as usual and commit to tackling hard problems.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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For mentees just starting their careers, having a safe space to discuss professional aspirations and share concerns makes all the difference in their ability to take courageous risks.—
Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Stout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stout. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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