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Recent Examples of meaty
Sprinkled with thick-cut bacon bits, this meaty dinner will be a hit served with a nice green salad.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
The real show, however, takes place on the surface, as the big, meaty bugs stimulate some of the hottest topwater action of the year.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
Here, the Sport+ drive mode does a commendable job of keeping the transmission in the meaty parts of the powerband, while dialing the dampers back to Sport achieves the right balance of body control and compliance on these less-than-perfect road surfaces.
—Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
These mushrooms have an earthy, nutty, aromatic flavor and a meaty texture.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
The real show, however, takes place on the surface, as the big, meaty bugs stimulate some of the hottest topwater action of the year.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
Here, the Sport+ drive mode does a commendable job of keeping the transmission in the meaty parts of the powerband, while dialing the dampers back to Sport achieves the right balance of body control and compliance on these less-than-perfect road surfaces.
—Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
These mushrooms have an earthy, nutty, aromatic flavor and a meaty texture.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meaty
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Investigators determined John Parker Roe derived a substantial portion of his income (over 50%) from the organization and that Collins used her business, Lume Lume Lume, to conceal funds disguised as consulting or wellness services.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Another is that Texas law accords substantial deference to private associations in their application of membership rules.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 June 2026
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The center describes its three-week immersion as a way to develop, in a condensed window, the practices and behaviors that might otherwise take years to build through outpatient therapy alone.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
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Some mathematicians consider these to be even more significant than condensed sets.—
Konstantin Kakaes,
Quanta Magazine,
20 May 2026
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Replay shows the defender never made meaningful contact and the offensive player overly-exaggerated the contact (flopped).—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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That being said, when a younger craft distillery is able to release a 10-year-old expression, that is a meaningful milestone.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 June 2026
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In recent years, shorts have been getting smaller, shorter, more abbreviated.—
Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
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Tessa Francis fired an abbreviated no-hitter with eight strikeouts, while Ashley Mortensen went 3-for-4 as Marblehead routed Winthrop 12-0 in five innings in the Northeastern Conference.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2026
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That's the abridged version of the tricky nature of prosecuting a murder case without a body.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
17 Jan. 2023
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For theater owners, even the abridged period of theatrical exclusivity is considered a win.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2022
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“Meaty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meaty. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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