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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
South Carolina is stout on the defensive end, holding teams to just 72 points per game, but the Aggies are averaging 82 points in conference play, including four games out of six played with 80 or more points.
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Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
The Patriots have been stout against the run in games that Milton Williams suited up.
—Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The towering incense cedars, stout black oak trees and spindly pines were cloaked in the ornaments of moisture, dangling like tiny decorations on a holiday tree.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
The Hawks defense hasn’t been stout in the past few games, leading to the ugly results.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
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Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
The Patriots have been stout against the run in games that Milton Williams suited up.
—Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The towering incense cedars, stout black oak trees and spindly pines were cloaked in the ornaments of moisture, dangling like tiny decorations on a holiday tree.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
The Hawks defense hasn’t been stout in the past few games, leading to the ugly results.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stout
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If possible, drive to a nearby sturdy building.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 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,
30 Jan. 2026
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Mashal was tall and stocky, with a gentle, pensive face.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Or book an unforgettable helicopter tour to the remote sands of Nova Scotia’s Sable Island National Park Reserve, known for having the world’s largest breeding colony of gray seals and more than 500 stocky wild horses.—
Carolyn Heller,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Minnesota goaltender Luca Di Pasquo was valiant on enemy ice, making 40 saves to keep the hosts from turning the game into a blowout.—
Tom Carothers,
Twin Cities,
24 Jan. 2026
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Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck gave it a valiant effort, but his team came up just short in the college football national championship against the Indiana Hoosiers.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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As the researchers point out, there’s solid evidence that aerobic exercise primarily increases cardiovascular fitness while resistance exercise primarily increases muscular strength.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
30 Jan. 2026
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Battle Cat Crafted with collector-level detail, this figure features a screen-accurate design inspired by the live-action film, highlighted by a muscular sculpt, lifelike glass eyes, and a posable jaw.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Jan. 2026
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Enable Night Mode or Pro Mode, use the main camera lens, and stabilize the phone with a tripod or solid surface.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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In January 1986, cold temperatures compromised rubber O-ring seals on the solid rocket boosters of the space shuttle Challenger, which led to a tragic accident that claimed the lives of seven astronauts during the launch of the STS-51L mission.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Granite boulders and undulating rock formations surrounded by namesake Joshua trees (Yucca brevifolia) majestically reside among nearly 800 species of plants, from annually blooming wildflowers, to hardy bushes and palms, to 15 types of colorful and peculiar cacti.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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Only hardy souls would venture down this path.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Your skin becomes more sensitive and dry with age, according to our experts, and elastin and collagen — proteins that keep the skin firm and plump — are underproduced.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
24 Jan. 2026
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Aside from her flawless complexion, Peltz Beckham is known for her pout, and several StyleCaster editors wanted to know what her secret is to those iconic plump lips.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
20 Jan. 2026
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That single, raw courageous act for Fritzie to lie about her age spared her life in the moment.—
Bernard Cherkasov,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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May 21 – June 20 A courageous vision can lead you through complex issues.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Stout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stout. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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