as in stout
being compact and broad in build and often short in stature
the stocky boxer's strength and speed more than make up for his opponent's longer reach
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Recent Examples of stocky
Platform legs give this modern hutch a lighter presence than some of the stocky silhouettes on this list while also providing possibilities for under storage.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
Also called meadow mice, these rodents are 3 to 7 inches long with short legs and tails with stocky bodies.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
The defense also had a witness who described the shooter with the shotgun as bearded, stocky, and dark-skinned.
—Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks, are larger and stockier animals that weigh in at around 14 pounds and measure about 25 inches long.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
Also called meadow mice, these rodents are 3 to 7 inches long with short legs and tails with stocky bodies.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
The defense also had a witness who described the shooter with the shotgun as bearded, stocky, and dark-skinned.
—Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks, are larger and stockier animals that weigh in at around 14 pounds and measure about 25 inches long.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stocky
Adjective
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Use a deterrent such as a stout stick.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Throw in another stout performance by the bullpen, which got one scoreless inning apiece from four relievers, and this team is threatening to run away with the NL East before the calendar turns to summer.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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It’s made with a breathable upper, a double-lace lock that creates a snug fit to prevent your foot from slipping out of the shoe, and a sturdy and durable rubber outsole that can handle frequent use.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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So when House lawmakers downstate passed a bill to designate the sturdy yet soggy Italian beef the official state sandwich of Illinois, Zucchero’s brain had to be picked.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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The suspect was heavyset and walked with a unique gait, feet splayed apart, as seen in the surveillance video.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2026
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Born into a working-class family, Golubski was a heavyset man who had considered becoming a priest before entering the police force.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The nontoxic, antioxidant-rich lip oils are made with calming botanicals to deliver soft, plump, hydrated lips.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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Sure, the injury excuse is sitting right there, plump and inviting.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Alongside Lincoln Park, the small Parque de Mexico has what looks like a stubby Stonehenge of empty plinths.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Short stubby legs and a rounded headboard also amplify the twee appeal of the frame.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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As the Presidential election approached, Kabila was increasingly unpopular, and a viable opponent was found: Félix Tshisekedi, a thickset, pugnacious man who was the son of a prominent opposition leader.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
24 Nov. 2025
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Even though thickset Mandarin characters on every wall extolled the virtues of the Chinese Dream, Xi Jinping's campaign to rejuvenate Chinese nationalism, the town had a frontier feel, as if Beijing's hawkeyed gaze hadn't yet crept over the moonscape mountains.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The 5-year-old husky mix is a regular at Spot's Place in Regina, Saskatchewan, usually attending Monday through Friday.—
Kendall Malinchock,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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In juvenile court Monday, as the teenager with a husky build and beard sat at the defendant’s table, Judge Christopher Van Meir ruled that the teen would remain in custody at least until the next court hearing, scheduled for April 27.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Stocky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stocky. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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