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as in massive
having great weight
this trunk full of books is much too heavy for one person to lift
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as in slow
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest
the study of history doesn't have to be all about dull heavy reading and the memorization of dates
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as in greasy
containing much seasoning, fat, or sugar
avoid heavy desserts like cheesecake and pecan pie
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as in hazy
covered over by clouds
heavy skies threatening rain
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as in harsh
difficult to endure
they paid a heavy price for their mistakes
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as in intensive
extreme in degree, power, or effect
heavy rains the company is forecasting heavy losses this year
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as in serious
having a matter of importance as its topic
got into a heavy discussion about death and the afterlife
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as in difficult
requiring considerable physical or mental effort
until we find our groove, it's going to be heavy sledding on this project
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as in powerful
having great power or influence
she's not among the handful of heavy critics who can make or break a Broadway show
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as in pregnant
containing unborn young within the body
the heifer was heavy with young and soon would be birthing
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as in brute
a mean, evil, or unprincipled person
he played the heavy in film after film until being cast against type as the romantic lead in a comedy
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as in heavyweight
one of high position or importance within a group
in the field of secondary education, she definitely ranks as one of the heavies
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Recent Examples of heavy
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 May 2025
The heavy orders Jan back to the house, then intimidates Alice.
—EW.com, 11 May 2025
Chris Klimek, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025
The other students find the burden of imperfect English heavy.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The Florida Panthers’ run of consistent success over the past handful of years, which reached a crescendo last year with the franchise winning its first Stanley Cup, plays a heavy part in that.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 May 2025
The heavy orders Jan back to the house, then intimidates Alice.
—EW.com, 11 May 2025
Noun
They’re supposed to be the reinforcements, the heavies, personally recruited by Quinn — a fugitive Army Intelligence Colonel! — and installed at Beck’s place, just like Paulie.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025
The other students find the burden of imperfect English heavy.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
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The massive undersea volcano reaches more than 3,600 feet above the seabed is located 300 miles offshore.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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This gelatinous creature, known for its massive eyes and long arms, was found during an expedition by the CSIRO.—
Real-Time news team,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
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France One of my upcoming podcast guests, Mary Alice Duff, decided to swap the hustle of life in Philadelphia for the slower pace of southern France.—
Cepee Tabibian,
CNBC,
18 May 2025
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Life has likely felt a bit nebulous and slow for you in the past year, Cancer.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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The Stars got their looks, yes, but a greasy goal from the blue paint never materialized.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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The formula glides on sheer and leaves skin looking luminous, not greasy, thanks to its vitamin C and E infusion, which also helps nourish and condition.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
26 May 2025
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Skyscrapers towered over a hazy, Saharan landscape — a vibrant melting pot of modernist and historical sites and structures, situated on a confluence of the Nile River.—
Emmanuel Akinwotu,
NPR,
16 May 2025
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The image is hazy because the low light and long exposures can add digital noise to Perseverance's images.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
16 May 2025
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Padilla had harsh comments for the president and the GOP in a statement Thursday after the House vote.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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In fact, all forms of Persian rap — from street rap and gangsta to philosophical and social hip-hop — were used in the service of protest, with many works accompanied by heavy beats, dark atmospheres, and harsh narrative styles.—
Ali Farahmand,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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With 4 million packages a day passing through American gateways using the de minimis exception, and around half of those shipments hailing from China, CBP is now contending with a much more intensive entry process for small shipments than it’s been accustomed to.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
13 May 2025
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The department conducts an annual review of each state, and a more intensive one that’s supposed to be completed roughly every five years.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
13 May 2025
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Created by a Benedictine monk with a serious eye for detail, this whimsical stop features 125 tiny, handcrafted replicas of famous historic landmarks, like St. Peter’s Basilica and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, all located on the grounds of Alabama’s only Benedictine monastery, St. Bernard Abbey.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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Seven restaurants were closed because of serious health violations: Chuys Restaurant, 4441 River Oaks Blvd., had a score of 27 and was closed because of unsafe temperatures in the restaurant’s cold storage units.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 May 2025
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Two of Elissa’s tumors were obliterated that day, but the third was too difficult to reach without repositioning Elissa’s body in a way that would have taken too much time under anesthesia.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Luca Solca sector head for global luxury goods at Bernstein Clouding the picture further, many other premium Swiss watchmakers including Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet, are privately owned, making their performance difficult to decipher.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
18 May 2025
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“Heavy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heavy. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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