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Recent Examples of heavy-duty Products that are excessively heavy-duty, like oven cleaners or products that can become toxic when mixed together, should be handled with care. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 July 2025 Retinols are a heavy-duty product and can increase sun sensitivity, among other things, so they’re best used with great care and in small doses. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 July 2025 The deal with Volt Mobility provided 300 all-electric commercial cargo vans, heavy-duty pickups and commercial trucks in 2024 with a total of 3,000 deliveries in 2025. Pat Maio, Oc Register, 16 July 2025 The heavy-duty mop completely cleaned up sticky messes like honey in just three passes, and the mop heads are even machine washable. Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for heavy-duty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heavy-duty
Adjective
  • An intensive moisturiser that delivers maximum hydration, Revision’s DermProtect Barrier Defense™ also replenishes natural lipids, and enhances moisture retention.
    Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
  • The military would prefer to focus on managing ever-growing threats from satellites, an intensive effort that requires continual monitoring as other nations' increasingly sophisticated spacecraft maneuver from one orbit to another.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2025
Adjective
  • One of the most powerful moments of the night was the Waiting to Exhale tribute, beautifully curated by Adam Blackstone.
    Essence, Essence, 10 July 2025
  • This Summer Personal branding is one of the most powerful ways to reach your goals.
    William Arruda, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • The finish is long and intense, with lingering orchard fruits and spices.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • People should avoid long and intense outdoor activity and stay inside when possible, NWS advises.
    Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
Adjective
  • As the platform nears its 15th anniversary, Instagram is launching a bold new campaign called ANYWAY—a global creative movement co-created with some of today’s most influential artists, including Tyler,The Creator, Rosalía, Fred Again.., Cole Bennett, Clint 419, Nadia Lee Cohen, and Slawn.
    Bryanna Symone, Essence, 10 July 2025
  • But experience proved influential for some, even if a player hadn’t reached the league yet.
    Jesse Granger, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • When heavy rain occurs, there is a risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2025
  • The greatest threat from the storms are damaging winds, hail, a brief tornado and heavy rainfall that could lead to flash floods.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
Adjective
  • While some savings are available to those without a Prime account, the best of these great deals and most significant discounts (as well as the fastest shipping times) are usually reserved for Prime members.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2025
  • The Rise of Indian Single Malt Whisky The launch of Amrut Fusion in 2009 marked a significant milestone.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • The two have one of the fiercest rivals in college football known as the Iron Bowl.
    Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 19 July 2025
  • He’s also ruled out the Chinese mainland due to fierce competition, entrenched EV incumbents, and a power grid so advanced that ultra-fast charging is widely available—making battery swapping largely unnecessary.
    Clay Chandler, Fortune, 19 July 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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 22 Jul. 2025.

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