as in powerful
strongly and heavily built
a beefy man who worked in a warehouse all his life
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Recent Examples of beefy
Annie set her sights on Jake, and sure, a lot can be said of big and beefy castaways like Jake.
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Nick Caruso, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2025
His pho stands out with its beefy broth, layered with smoke from the charred aromatics and fall-apart brisket.
—Bao Ong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
So Ben drove his wife, and their youngest daughter in her car seat, to Gart and bought her a pair of beefy waterproof leather Sorel Asystec hiking boots.
—Ted Katauskas, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025
Voting begins for 2025 Fat Bear Week The beefiest of all bruins are about to vie for the crown to become this year's heavyweight champion, as the 11th-annual Fat Bear Week -- a sensation that captures the attention of millions across the globe -- is set to begin.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2025
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Nick Caruso, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2025
His pho stands out with its beefy broth, layered with smoke from the charred aromatics and fall-apart brisket.
—Bao Ong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
So Ben drove his wife, and their youngest daughter in her car seat, to Gart and bought her a pair of beefy waterproof leather Sorel Asystec hiking boots.
—Ted Katauskas, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025
Voting begins for 2025 Fat Bear Week The beefiest of all bruins are about to vie for the crown to become this year's heavyweight champion, as the 11th-annual Fat Bear Week -- a sensation that captures the attention of millions across the globe -- is set to begin.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beefy
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Day Vacuum Deals Refreshing your space should always start with a deep cleaning, which requires a powerful vacuum.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Vinicius Jr ranks as the fourth-fastest player in La Liga per SkillCorner’s PSV-99 metric so far this season, while both Federico Valverde and Alvaro Carreras are powerful off-ball runners out wide.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Our coverage spans top industry news, retail trends, head-to-toe fashion, athletic and outdoor analysis, and more.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Then, Olivia scurried off into an enclave off the side stage as Dylan and Daniella punched up into a high-octane, athletic routine.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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On my final evening in Manistique, in the parking lot of my hotel, Zak Allan, a burly guy who worked the streams for eleven years before joining the commission’s communications office, opened the back of his truck.—
Katie Thornton,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
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The burly man exited his vehicle and started giving orders to Childs’ team.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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Athena, who was born in April, is a shepsky mix, half husky and half German shepherd.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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One of Lipa’s most significant attributes is the husky tone of her mezzo-soprano, lending a gritty roughness to her songs’ pop polish.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
5 Oct. 2025
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Even if the Blue Jays can topple the mighty Dodgers, Betts will have plenty of time to bring another championship to Los Angeles; his 12-year, $265 million extension goes through the end of the 2032 season.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
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Bring your appetite to this small spot with a mighty menu.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For example, the V3 Ship's propulsion system has been overhauled to accommodate Raptor 3, a new, brawnier version of the engine that powers both of Starship's stages.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Taurus’s strong and brawny vibe is 100% visible in Scrappy-Doo.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Warriors start Post Facing the hulking Zubac, the Warriors opted to send fellow giant Post out at the the five.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Freshman forward Shelton Henderson, who decommited from Duke to follow former Blue Devils assistant Lucas to Miami, is 6-6 and a hulking 240 pounds.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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Designed by Hydro Tec, the modern, muscular exterior is characterized by a sturdy steel displacement hull, a distinctive bulbous bow, and a lightweight aluminum superstructure.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Beefy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beefy. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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