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as in sturdy
able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure
erected a stout wooden fence to keep the wild animals out
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as in stocky
being compact and broad in build and often short in stature
the wrestler is stout in build, so he is frequently underestimated by his opponents
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as in valiant
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
stout souls who boldly ventured forward, not knowing what kinds of danger they faced
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as in muscular
having muscles capable of exerting great physical force
covered wagons drawn by stout oxen
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as in solid
not showing weakness or uncertainty
a stout defender of women's rights in the third world
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Recent Examples of stout
The critter, known for its short and stout body, is built to dig to protect itself when alarmed.
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Michael Guise, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
After losing by 40 last season to Marshfield, the Boxers nearly flipped the script in a riveting 79-58 contest with a stout defense and timely offense.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
For a franchise built on a history of stout defenses and inconsistent offenses, the manner in which the Bears lost was especially stunning.
—Josh Dubow, Twin Cities, 29 Dec. 2025
The Chiefs just gave up 164 yards on the ground to the Titans last week, though, a slippage in an overall stout season against the run.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Dec. 2025
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Michael Guise, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
After losing by 40 last season to Marshfield, the Boxers nearly flipped the script in a riveting 79-58 contest with a stout defense and timely offense.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
For a franchise built on a history of stout defenses and inconsistent offenses, the manner in which the Bears lost was especially stunning.
—Josh Dubow, Twin Cities, 29 Dec. 2025
The Chiefs just gave up 164 yards on the ground to the Titans last week, though, a slippage in an overall stout season against the run.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stout
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With sturdy construction, ample shelf space, and glass doors, china cabinets are excellent for storing and displaying delicate china sets, trinkets, decorative plates, heirloom decor, and more.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 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,
7 Jan. 2026
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Despite his short and stocky appearance, garnering comparisons to a fire plug, La Guardia was loud and brash.—
Mo Rocca,
CBS News,
4 Jan. 2026
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First, despite being short, Rossi is built muscular and stocky.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2025
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Knicks fans booed their valiant, heroic, oftentimes teflon team when the Hawks’ lead ballooned to 29 points midway through the third quarter.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 2026
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Tech’s offense, which ranked top-five in the nation in yards and points per game this season, was sluggish from the start, and a valiant effort from the Red Raiders defense wasn’t enough to knock off the Ducks.—
Lia Assimakopoulos
Dallas Stars,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Jan. 2026
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The video opens with Ryder lounging on a plastic lounge chair, unfazed, while her muscular partner paces nearby, yelling into his phone.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
5 Jan. 2026
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Research shows that muscular strength has a direct impact on your stress response and mental health, as well as cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors.—
Emma Loewe,
Outside,
1 Jan. 2026
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Even with the affair, David's alibi appeared to be solid, so Belinda's murder went unsolved for years.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Polka dots bring visual interest without overwhelming a look, pairing easily with solid staples.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Gardenia x daruma is an obscure dwarf hybrid that is hardy down to 20 degrees and, planted on its own, grows no more than three feet tall with small flowers and leaves.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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For nearly a decade, each of my winters has brought at least one trip to a mountain hut for a weekend with a hardy group of friends.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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By doing this, the fibers also go from flat to fluffy, making the cushions look much more plump.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2026
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In addition to buying in season, look for berries with smooth, plump, and firm skin, which indicate high quality, says Michelle Hall, chef instructor at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
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From her perspective, seeking support is not a lack of discipline, but a rational and courageous response to a complex condition that thrives in silence.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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When somebody like Will Smith is courageous enough to be vulnerable and to immerse himself in, for my episode, Antarctica, the audience is able to see themselves through Will.—
Abigail Wise,
Outside,
3 Jan. 2026
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“Stout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stout. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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