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Recent Examples of heavy lifting
Bring in Baking Soda for Bad Odors Rather than covering up smells with chemicals or strong fragrances, Sokolowski is turning to baking soda to do the heavy lifting, especially on carpet and other materials.
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Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025
Analysts don’t expect AI to do all of the heavy lifting in the stock market.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025
Alas, these brands already did the heavy lifting, delivering formulas that immediately smoothed and over time improved the delicate skin's texture.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
When Park 75 closed during the pandemic after 20 years of fine dining, the elegant Bar Margot did the heavy lifting for food and beverage.
—Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
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Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025
Analysts don’t expect AI to do all of the heavy lifting in the stock market.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025
Alas, these brands already did the heavy lifting, delivering formulas that immediately smoothed and over time improved the delicate skin's texture.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
When Park 75 closed during the pandemic after 20 years of fine dining, the elegant Bar Margot did the heavy lifting for food and beverage.
—Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heavy lifting
Noun
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In other words, doing the same basic drudgery the rest of us rely on to get through this chaotic world.—
Matt K. Lewis,
Twin Cities,
7 Jan. 2026
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Without institutional support, parents are left with a narrative of drudgery—one that equates children with the loss of time, money, and opportunity.—
Lauren Hilgers,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The illness tends to come on abruptly, with symptoms including fever, sore throat, headaches and fatigue.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhea.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Georgina Campbell and Joe Keery star as employees of a self-storage facility on top of a former military base, from whence a killer fungus emerges one night.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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That 15-0 third quarter run was a killer.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The individual, who lives less than half a mile from where a bear stayed under another person’s home for six weeks, did not want to be identified or disclose their exact location.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Unfortunately, California’s laws are more like gummy bears than bear traps, barely a slap on the wrist compared to federal and Florida anti-brokering laws that come with the threat of stiff financial penalties and serious prison time.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Her defensive effort led to a transition 3-pointer for Maddie Scherr that electrified the home crowd for TCU.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But again, as of late, Jalen has been doing a great job of making plays for us.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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The TikTok guy will even teach you how to use the tools required for the job.—
Nolan Finley The Detroit News,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Dubas’ biggest chore will be landing star power in Pittsburgh.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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These 11 sporty stays boast scenic outdoor sports facilities that turn staying active into an unforgettable part of the experience rather than a chore.—
Rana Good,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This model is new to Amazon this month and comes with 35 different grind settings and brewing method options for espresso, French press, and pour-overs.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Most people have experienced the maddening grind of trying to fix a billing mistake, appeal an insurance decision or schedule a medical appointment, only to be pulled into a maze of forms, portals and hold music.—
Nitin Ware,
Washington Post,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Heavy lifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heavy%20lifting. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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