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Recent Examples of meaty
The patties themselves — two 3-ouncers; a combo of chuck, brisket and short rib — were bold and well-seasoned and dangerously flirting with the line between meaty juiciness and greasy slipperiness.
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Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
And some adjustments are expected with Buium playing such a meaty role, quarterbacking the first power play and joining captain Jared Spurgeon in the second pair.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Seeing her again in a meaty role was a delight, even if the movie is sometimes a little too light for its own good.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
The stock becomes the base of the soup, along with puréed vegetables and chunks of meaty fish.
—Katherine Whittaker, Saveur, 9 Oct. 2025
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Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
And some adjustments are expected with Buium playing such a meaty role, quarterbacking the first power play and joining captain Jared Spurgeon in the second pair.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Seeing her again in a meaty role was a delight, even if the movie is sometimes a little too light for its own good.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
The stock becomes the base of the soup, along with puréed vegetables and chunks of meaty fish.
—Katherine Whittaker, Saveur, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meaty
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Since at least 2016, a substantial share of the royalties Archdeacon received from Stryker was related to his work on a Stryker implant known as the Pelvis II, a series of plates and screws used to repair pelvic fractures.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Nov. 2025
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The appeals court backed the jury’s decision that Trump would not stop defaming Carroll unless he was hit with a substantial financial penalty.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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Evolution is incremental and Legends: Z-A is as significant as those increments can be within the confines of Game Freak’s condensed release schedule.—
Ryan Gaur,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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That’s an extremely condensed version of what ExpressVPN has gone through over the past few years.—
Jacob Roach,
Wired News,
14 Oct. 2025
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But Jackie’s defining value is framed as determination, and The Queen of Versailles is too busy handing her upbeat girlboss numbers to reckon in any meaningful way with the consequences.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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This skill ensures strategic clarity, fosters innovation and balances human insight with tech efficiency, enabling leaders to navigate uncertainty and drive meaningful outcomes in dynamic workplaces.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
10 Nov. 2025
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Ohtani threw 3 2/3 scoreless innings in an abbreviated start.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Key Takeaways Small caps lead weekly gains, Russell 2000 jumps 3.5% Jobs report shows strength, but private sector lags behind Markets calm despite tariff uncertainty and Elon Musk drama Despite the abbreviated trading week, stocks posted decent gains.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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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 Nov. 2025.
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