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as in hardy
able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure
it took a sturdy person to endure the life of a pioneer
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as in strong
marked by the ability to withstand stress without structural damage or distortion
wear sturdy boots because we will be going over sharp rocks and uneven terrain
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as in solid
not showing weakness or uncertainty
you'll need a sturdy grasp of the concepts of algebra before you can take calculus
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Recent Examples of sturdy
Full table service is offered in broad dining rooms with sturdy chairs and vinyl tablecloths.
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Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
Residents in mobile homes or exposed outdoor environments received strong advisories to seek sturdy shelter as the storms advanced.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Bamboo poles or other types of stakes make sturdy supports for tall veggies and flowers.
—Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm has passed.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2025
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Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
Residents in mobile homes or exposed outdoor environments received strong advisories to seek sturdy shelter as the storms advanced.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Bamboo poles or other types of stakes make sturdy supports for tall veggies and flowers.
—Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm has passed.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sturdy
Adjective
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The goal with donuts is to enjoy something tasty, not to replace hardy nutrition.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Alternative: Plant hardy groundcover plants like vinca, liriope, or creeping juniper.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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Yeah, that’s because Danny is a really nice, solid guy who usually has everyone’s back.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
23 July 2025
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These meteors are relatively faint, without persistent trains or fireballs, but there will be solid chances of seeing this shower during the early morning hours this year.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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The Thai military has since claimed that more than 100 Cambodian soldiers have been killed as fighting spread throughout their rugged border, spanning some 500 miles.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Adventure Mate uses a mixture of hardened tool steel, composite and aerospace-grade aluminum to create a powerful, rugged tool that weighs in under 5 lb (2.3 kg) inclusive of all the hard components (handle, axe/saw head and shovel head).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 July 2025
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Additionally, acrylic and fiberglass are not as durable as cast iron and can scratch more easily.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
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Whether foam ends up dominating the pickleball market remains to be seen, but people who play nearly every day will also appreciate that this paddle uses an aramid carbon fiber face that is more durable than raw carbon and that the foam absorbs more vibration.—
Martin Cizmar,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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Transportation between the center and affected areas will be provided every day until 2 p.m. Williamson County plans to open a center soon but does not yet have a firm date or location, said county spokesperson Nick Castillo.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
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Choose a head of cabbage that feels firm and heavy for its size.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Denver made several flashier additions this offseason, like ILB Dre Greenlaw, S Talanoa Hufanga and offensive skill players TE Evan Engram and RB J.K. Dobbins, but Jones’ locker room presence and stout play against the run are integral — if unheralded — ingredients to Vance Joseph’s defense.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
14 July 2025
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Palmeiras have been stout in their own right, shutting out Porto, Al Ahly and Botafogo in this competition.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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But for the majority, especially those without college degrees or stable career paths, life expectancy hasn’t improved.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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An East Chicago man shot by police Tuesday evening is in stable condition, according to his uncle, who says witnesses to the shooting claim his nephew didn’t start the issue.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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“Sturdy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sturdy. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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