1
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 province is an important data center hub because of its cool temperatures and rich geological resources that allow for cost-effective construction and reliable storage of heavy-duty servers.
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Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Apr. 2026
However, if the baseboards are extra dusty and require a heavy-duty clean, use the dry pad without the cleaning tool in place of a regular rag to get in all the nooks and crevices of the baseboards.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 7 Apr. 2026
Much of this hardware resembles the heavy-duty mechanical and electrical engineering found in automotive and commercial vehicle production.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Phase 2 will see a heavy-duty soil pulverizer prepare the ground for seed and fertilization.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for heavy-duty
Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Apr. 2026
However, if the baseboards are extra dusty and require a heavy-duty clean, use the dry pad without the cleaning tool in place of a regular rag to get in all the nooks and crevices of the baseboards.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 7 Apr. 2026
Much of this hardware resembles the heavy-duty mechanical and electrical engineering found in automotive and commercial vehicle production.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Phase 2 will see a heavy-duty soil pulverizer prepare the ground for seed and fertilization.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heavy-duty
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But maintaining security over the strait would require a high-risk, resource-intensive operation that could be a yearslong American commitment.—
Aamer Madhani,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The timetable that Kaufmann laid out Wednesday night envisions intensive design work through the end of this year, with construction starting in 2027.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
9 Apr. 2026
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More than a half-dozen potential candidates are speaking here to make inroads among Black leaders, one of Democrats' most powerful voting blocs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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But in the void of space, even the tiny kick of a photon becomes a powerful engine.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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Finally, consistent physical activity is more important than intense exercise.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
8 Apr. 2026
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The songs on the last few Bon Iver albums often sound like excerpts from a longer dialogue, at turns offhanded and intense, among collaborators.—
Mitch Therieau,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Nation’s members and affiliates through the years have included some of the most influential artists in rap history.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
9 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.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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At Green-Wood Cemetery, an almost five-hundred-acre burial ground in western Brooklyn that rises and falls along an old push moraine, a nonprofit has partnered with the city on interventions meant to keep stormwater out of sixteen nearby sewersheds during heavy rainfall.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Equally important, but garnering less attention, have been the price increases for products made from energy, like nitrogen-heavy fertilizer, which is synthesized from ammonia, derived from natural gas.—
E.J. Antoni,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Charlotte home prices rose slightly in February compared to the same time last year, although certain neighborhoods had significant swings up or down, according to the latest data from the real estate site Redfin.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Bengals can get by from this point forward without checking these boxes, but the fallout wouldn’t be as significant as missing on the top four.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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But Altman inspired fierce loyalty, too.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Christian villagers who stayed behind in southern Lebanon, ignoring Israel’s blanket evacuation warnings for the area, have increasingly hardened into enclaves surrounded by fierce clashes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Royal Bahamian police said Brian Hooker told investigators that his wife fell over from an 8-foot hard-bottom dinghy — along with the keys to the boat — and she was carried away by strong rip currents.—
Cristian Benavides,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The National Weather Service says strong winds could generate breaking waves of 8 feet causing dune erosion and road overwash.—
Mark Price
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Heavy-duty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heavy-duty. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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