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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
With ultra-tough construction and quick-heating design, these heavy-duty bodies deliver fast heating, daily durability and easy cleanup with a dishwasher-safe design.
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ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Rubbermaid Commercial Products manufactures heavy-duty structural foam plastic stock tanks, often branded as BRUTE tanks, commonly used for livestock watering and available in capacities of 50, 100, 150 and 300 gallons.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Rubbermaid Commercial Products manufactures heavy-duty structural foam plastic stock tanks, often branded as BRUTE tanks.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Then, cover it with a layer of heavy-duty aluminum foil and date the package.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Rubbermaid Commercial Products manufactures heavy-duty structural foam plastic stock tanks, often branded as BRUTE tanks, commonly used for livestock watering and available in capacities of 50, 100, 150 and 300 gallons.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Rubbermaid Commercial Products manufactures heavy-duty structural foam plastic stock tanks, often branded as BRUTE tanks.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Then, cover it with a layer of heavy-duty aluminum foil and date the package.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heavy-duty
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Data centers also have sharp demand spikes driven by computing-intensive tasks, such as training models.—
Mark Chediak,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Tilson Thomas’ New World Symphony, an ensemble and intensive three-year fellowship program for music school graduates to hone their craft, and its home at the New World Center in Miami Beach, are considered to be crown jewels in the Miami area’s art scene.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Mexican Mafia, described as the largest and most powerful gang operating from inside state prisons, controls gangs throughout Southern California.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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This structure is designed to make the platform accessible while offering more powerful AI features for those who require more extensive support.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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The area that would bear the president’s name has been subject to some of the most intense fighting of the modern age, with tens of thousands of Ukrainian and Russian troops killed in the Donbas over the past few years.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2026
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What keeps it from feeling too intense or drying for combination skin is the cushion of tea tree leaf water, which helps calm inflammation.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
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His major break arrived in 1967 when director Arthur Penn hired him to oversee the artistic direction of what would become one of the late-1960s’ most popular and influential films, Bonnie and Clyde, the Depression Era true-crime-and-love story starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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Through interviews with other influential artists, the film highlights the emotional and societal burdens that accompany their achievements, emphasizing the importance of empathy and understanding in celebrating their contributions to music and culture.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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The cans, heavy even when empty, were made of galvanized steel and had steel handles on the sides.—
John McPhee,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The two are so silly, so loopily in synch, that the scene, which occurs halfway through the second act, lifts the entire show, giving it a buoyancy that has been lacking during its exposition-heavy beginning.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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However, significant barriers to entry remain, with access to both club and international matches highly limited.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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The revision goes into effect just days after one of the most significant recent rulings in the restitution space.—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Ganesh’s exit from the show was announced earlier this month, sparking a fierce wave of pushback from fans of the HBO show.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Apr. 2026
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That sum would amount to more than 10 times what President Obama released to Iran under a 2015 nuclear deal, called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, that was the subject of fierce Republican criticism in the decade since.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Central bankers must be strong enough to listen to a diversity of views from all corners…humble enough to be open-minded to new ideas and new economic developments…wise enough to translate imperfect data into meaningful insight…and dedicated enough to make judgments faithfully and wisely.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The project increases Georgia’s already strong presence in the growing defense industry.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Heavy-duty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heavy-duty. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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