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as in massive
having great weight
that's a pretty hefty book bag for a tiny person like you
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as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
received a hefty donation from the local business association for holiday lights along Main Street
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as in powerful
strongly and heavily built
hefty since childhood, he became a champion wrestler
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Recent Examples of hefty
Technology stocks with hefty values helped offset losses elsewhere.
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Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Annette originally backs Tom as her candidate of choice in the election due to professional ties, including donating a hefty sum to his campaign.
—Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
The trailer also serves as a hefty anchoring system, providing stability with less need for stretching guy lines and knocking in stakes.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
Windward, a maritime intelligence firm that tracks international shipping, said all ships transiting the strait must still coordinate safe passage with Iranian authorities, who are requiring hefty tolls of up to $1 a barrel for outbound oil, paid in cryptocurrency.
—Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
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Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Annette originally backs Tom as her candidate of choice in the election due to professional ties, including donating a hefty sum to his campaign.
—Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
The trailer also serves as a hefty anchoring system, providing stability with less need for stretching guy lines and knocking in stakes.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
Windward, a maritime intelligence firm that tracks international shipping, said all ships transiting the strait must still coordinate safe passage with Iranian authorities, who are requiring hefty tolls of up to $1 a barrel for outbound oil, paid in cryptocurrency.
—Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hefty
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During the chaos, community members like local restaurant owner Ron Grady stepped up to offer warm shelter and food to those who were stranded in the cold due to the massive multi-vehicle crash.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack overnight.—
Aidan Stretch,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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There's a chance for large hail and damaging winds, with the potential for tornado warnings.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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In America, more than five thousand people are killed each year in accidents involving large trucks, and the victims tend to be occupants of smaller vehicles.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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According to the Iranian news agency Fars, which is closely linked with its powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard, Iran typically exports around $13 billion worth of petrochemical products every year.—
April 16,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Co is one of several powerful legislators, including former House Speaker Martin Romualdez and former Senate President Francis Escudero, who were accused of pocketing huge kickbacks from flood control projects in an Asian archipelago prone to deadly floodings and typhoons.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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While McMahan has also brought home butter from Japan, Italy and other travels, the internet seems particularly enamored with the French heavy-hitters right now.—
Elliott Harrell,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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Alfortish wasn’t in the courtroom during the trial, but his presence hung heavy in the air.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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But Democrats picked up momentum on the issue in 2025 races with messaging centered on cost of living, including sizable wins in the Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races.—
Mary Ramsey
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Amazon eventually churned out sizable profits and grew to dominate new markets.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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The spa The spa is small but mighty.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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The small but mighty tote bag features several internal pockets, a padded laptop sleeve, two water bottle holders, a secure top zipper closure, water-resistant durability, and a crossbody strap.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation last month, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening already substantial political hurdles for the White House.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Apr. 2026
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Its techniques are still breathtaking today, richer and more substantial than any images that came before and many that followed.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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The a la carte menu is where Hopson delves into more classic French dishes, with a steak au poivre built around a robust, beefy hunk of hanger steak that could put your favorite steakhouse out of business.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Refrigerated ravioli and store-bought sauce help this dense, beefy dish come together quickly.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Hefty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hefty. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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