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
The unknown suspect, described by the FBI as about 5-foot-8-inches tall with a stocky build, has not been found, and an intensive search remains underway.
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Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 16 Dec. 2025
Investigators have described the person of interest as a male, approximately 5-foot-8 with a stocky build.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 16 Dec. 2025
The last is the Eastern screech owl, which is a much smaller bird, short and stocky.
—Sarah Bowman, IndyStar, 15 Dec. 2025
The company has discussed offering different body types, from slimmer frames to stockier builds, as well as full-body synthetic skin and gendered forms.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Dec. 2025
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Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 16 Dec. 2025
Investigators have described the person of interest as a male, approximately 5-foot-8 with a stocky build.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 16 Dec. 2025
The last is the Eastern screech owl, which is a much smaller bird, short and stocky.
—Sarah Bowman, IndyStar, 15 Dec. 2025
The company has discussed offering different body types, from slimmer frames to stockier builds, as well as full-body synthetic skin and gendered forms.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stocky
Adjective
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Under Ramsay, the Loons were a stout, defensive-centric team that struck offensively on set pieces and counter attacks.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
13 Jan. 2026
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But Hachimura has never been known as a stout defender.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The bra’s signature M frame creates a sturdy structure that supports your chest sans underwire — thereby avoiding any digging, pinching, and poking throughout the day.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Pam was originally [written as] a heavyset girl, so all the jokes on my audition were fat jokes.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
2 Jan. 2026
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Behind the screen of a laptop was a heavyset man, sitting as still as an oracle.—
Kanak Kapur,
New Yorker,
28 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Take this eye cream—retinol, Indonesian ginger, and iris extract are an unexpected trio that prevent the degradation of and promote the creation of collagen, increase hyaluronic acid production, improve circulation, firm, and plump skin.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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In fact, when deciding on a slab of salmon or a plump whole branzino, many of our senses should come into play—including common sense!—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The most recognizable part of that frame is that stubby tail-end, reminiscent of the Ducati Diavel.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Dec. 2025
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His retail wares included crocodile dog collars, croc stubby beer holders, croc skulls, croc tail key rings, croc tooth necklaces, croc purses, croc foot back scratchers and more.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
26 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The passenger door opened and a thickset man with a short beard and mustache got out.—
Jamie Quatro,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Aug. 2024
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There’s a thickset dashboard dotted with prominent air vents and a thick, smooth center section that connects the door panels.—
Andrew Wendler,
Car and Driver,
8 Aug. 2023
Adjective
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The team can help plan reindeer and husky rides, reindeer farm visits, snowmobiles tours across the area’s fells and taiga forests, or Aurora-chasing tours, guided by local experts.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Dec. 2025
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Something had pulled it out of the tree, breaking off the husky limb on which it was tied.—
William J. McRae,
Outdoor Life,
26 Nov. 2025
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“Stocky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stocky. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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