1
as in intensive
extreme in degree, power, or effect
some heavy-duty lobbying on the part of the president was necessary in order to get the bill passed
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2
as in powerful
having great power or influence
a group of heavy-duty politicians and other notables attended the gala
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Recent Examples of heavy-duty
Frequently Asked Questions Created for British soldiers during World War I, trench coats were designed to be extra-protective against the elements, made out of heavy-duty, waterproof cotton.
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Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025
Choosing the Best Tomato Cages The best tomato cage is made of heavy-duty metal wire with 4-to-6-inch openings for easy harvest.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
All engines come standard with a version of the heavy-duty 10-speed TorqShift automatic transmission.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Take note that some vehicles, including heavy-duty trucks, low-volume vehicles, those discontinued as of the 2024 model year and units in production for fewer than four of the last five model years for each period were excluded from the study.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025
Choosing the Best Tomato Cages The best tomato cage is made of heavy-duty metal wire with 4-to-6-inch openings for easy harvest.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
All engines come standard with a version of the heavy-duty 10-speed TorqShift automatic transmission.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Take note that some vehicles, including heavy-duty trucks, low-volume vehicles, those discontinued as of the 2024 model year and units in production for fewer than four of the last five model years for each period were excluded from the study.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heavy-duty
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Historically, Google has had a less intensive quality control processes than Apple which has meant more low-end apps make it through to the storefront.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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For now, these lands could be converted to intensive residential, commercial or industrial development.—
Reed Frederick Noss,
The Conversation,
29 Apr. 2025
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The annual meeting is an opportunity to celebrate the league's work over the past year, hear from a powerful advocate for Arkansas families and help shape the organization's direction for the future.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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This practice involves buzzing next to flowers whose pollen is only released when there is a powerful air current next to their anthers so that pollen can be released to the adjacent female stigmas, facilitating pollination.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
10 May 2025
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In the game, the station is in the bright sunlight, and the subway tunnel experience takes a lot longer, and isn’t quite as intense.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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And, George, Elon Musk told reporters this week it's been a very intense 100 days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2025
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The Liverpool academy graduate, then 24, had spoken publicly about his desire to one day captain his boyhood club and had become an increasingly influential and vocal presence in the dressing room.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Boisterous speakers are often seen as great communicators, but active listeners are actually more likely to be highly influential, leadership expert Scott Mautz wrote for CNBC Make It on April 16.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
9 May 2025
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Along with the monstrous rear tires helping to support heavy loads, Addmotor has also included a heavy duty rear axle that's said to be 20% thicker than other models on the market.—
Paul Ridden
May 11,
New Atlas,
11 May 2025
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According to Lorimer, the floral revolution starts with substance that include heavier fabrics, brocade detailing, and textured prints that bring dimension and staying power.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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While reports differ as to whether costs are rising or falling in recent years, college tuition is still a significant expense, even with financial aid and scholarships.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The barrier-breaking series revolutionized television and made significant contributions to representation on screen, with Ball's role as the lead seen as groundbreaking for the time.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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The old model of fierce independence is a luxury many can't afford during this transition.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Tehran claims its program is peaceful but has threatened fierce retaliation and a possible withdrawal from the nonproliferation treaty if its nuclear sites are attacked.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2025
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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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“Heavy-duty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heavy-duty. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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