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Recent Examples of heavy-duty The flooding that was seen on Tuesday has also raised new concerns about the impact weather can have on a detention facility that is composed of heavy-duty tents. Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025 The heavy-duty, weather-resistant cord charges automatically through a solar panel during the day. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 3 July 2025 Always connect the generator to appliances with heavy-duty extension cords. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 To address this, legislation has been introduced requiring that a qualified human operator be present in autonomous heavy-duty trucks to take over manual control as needed. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for heavy-duty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heavy-duty
Adjective
  • Oftentimes, enrolling in an intensive language program qualifies someone for a student visa, depending on the requirements of that country (more on that later).
    Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 27 June 2025
  • Designed to withstand intensive training, Lacoste’s abrasion-resistant piqué fabric is made with Ultra Dry moisture-wicking technology for more breathable wear.
    Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 27 June 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
  • It’s marketed as being 29% more powerful than other fans of its size by cooling 380 cubic feet per minute (CFM)—and Baker does not disagree.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • Anybody who thought Messi would rest after the intense international tournament does not know Messi.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 6 July 2025
  • During the 1995 heat wave, many of the casualties were seniors who didn’t have family or neighbors to check in on them, especially those living in high-rise buildings where the heat was particularly intense.
    Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 6 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
  • Make sure the soil at the planting site drains within one hour following heavy rain, as peach trees do not tolerate soggy soil.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
  • Thousands of motorists were stranded for more than eight hours along a section of rural interstate highway in southern West Virginia early Friday after a mudslide caused by heavy rains blocked a storm drain the previous night, flooding and completely shutting down the northbound lanes.
    CBS News, CBS News, 28 June 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
  • Here’s everything to know about the monsoon: Phoenix heats up, but significant rain is missing in the forecast Before Phoenix gets soaked, it gets scorched.
    Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • To put that drop into context, Gates was the fifth richest person alive on July 3, highlighting the fierce (and sometimes erratic) battle to make it to the top 10.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 July 2025
  • With so many players in the game, the competition is simultaneously fierce and toothless.
    Todd Fisher, Forbes.com, 7 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 12 Jul. 2025.

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