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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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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
The app offers seven cleaning modes for the W2 Pro Omni: fast cleaning, deep cleaning, thorough cleaning, edge cleaning, spot cleaning, zone cleaning, and heavy-duty cleaning.
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PC Magazine, 19 Apr. 2025
For example: The CL Series robots are built for heavy-duty tasks like welding and palletizing in extreme environments.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, unwrap candies and divide by color into small heavy-duty zip-top plastic bags.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025
Related article New Orleans attacker visited city twice in recent months, wore Meta glasses to record the scene in advance
The mass killing raised questions about how the city secured Bourbon Street and how a heavy-duty truck was able to drive onto one of the most pedestrian-heavy roads in the US.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
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PC Magazine, 19 Apr. 2025
For example: The CL Series robots are built for heavy-duty tasks like welding and palletizing in extreme environments.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, unwrap candies and divide by color into small heavy-duty zip-top plastic bags.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025
Related article New Orleans attacker visited city twice in recent months, wore Meta glasses to record the scene in advance
The mass killing raised questions about how the city secured Bourbon Street and how a heavy-duty truck was able to drive onto one of the most pedestrian-heavy roads in the US.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 8 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 death toll from a powerful explosion at Iran's biggest port of Bandar Abbas has risen to at least 40, with more than 1,200 people injured, state media reported on Sunday, as firefighters blast worked to fully extinguish the fire.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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The memo is the latest effort by critics of acting D.C. U.S. Attorney Ed Martin to stop his Senate confirmation for the permanent role, which is among the most powerful federal prosecutor positions in the country.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2025
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Whether singing a cappella or accompanied by her guitar to hundreds or thousands of people − at a small venue or an awards show − Lafourcade's performances feel visceral, intense and intimate all at once.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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In place of intense (and potentially irritating) acids, Mediheal's Madecassoside Blemish Pads target breakouts and breakout-causing bacteria with anti-inflammatory powerhouses madecassoside and cica.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
25 Apr. 2025
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Anthony Milewski is the founder of The Oregon Group and an influential figure in the mining, metals and energy industries.—
Anthony Milewski,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Since founding The Potter’s House in 1996 with just 50 families, Bishop Jakes has grown it into one of the most influential churches in the country.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
27 Apr. 2025
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Of course the roof provides protection from mid-day rays, but four heavy duty curtains add 360-degree coverage when needed, and can be tied up when not in use.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Compared with the stellar material they are plowed into, the neutrons are extremely dense—providing just the conditions needed for the formation of heavy elements.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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He was faced with significant second-guessing from fellow Democrats about his ability to finish the race before ultimately deciding to end his campaign.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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However, these new drugs carry significant challenges, including high costs, the need for frequent brain scans to monitor serious side effects and the risk of swelling or bleeding in the brain.—
Allen Chang,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Melania Trump has courted controversy, garnered attention for her fashion Trump's fashion choices are the subject of fierce controversy and constant attention.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Seven new projects debut on the 15-spot roster, making competition surprisingly fierce.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 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 7 May. 2025.
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