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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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2
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
Use a deterrent such as a stout stick.
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Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
That’s driven the share price up a stout 170%.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Layne faced a really stout Michigan defense in the season opener and predictably struggled, throwing three interceptions in a 34-17 loss.
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Singing onstage at New York’s Beacon Theatre or puttering around her house in Brittany, Birkin appears shorter and stouter, with thin lips and sunspots.
—Anahid Nersessian, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
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Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
That’s driven the share price up a stout 170%.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Layne faced a really stout Michigan defense in the season opener and predictably struggled, throwing three interceptions in a 34-17 loss.
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Singing onstage at New York’s Beacon Theatre or puttering around her house in Brittany, Birkin appears shorter and stouter, with thin lips and sunspots.
—Anahid Nersessian, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stout
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No matter what someone’s day entails, a sturdy tote bag is sure to come in handy.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
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If possible, drive to a nearby sturdy building.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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However, Schwarber looks like a player right out of the old school with his stocky build.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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During the poker game, Bowyer and one of his friends, a stocky guy named Michael Greenberg who had been a fixture at those long-ago high school poker games, began talking to a man seated at the card table.—
DAVID AMSDEN,
Rolling Stone,
29 Aug. 2025
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Kurtz made a valiant effort for the A’s in Saturday’s game against the Kansas City Royals, going 1-for-3 with a single plus a walk and scoring from second off a Shea Langeliers double in the eighth inning.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Last week, the team played against FBS opponent Ball State and put up a valiant effort, losing 34-29 on the road in Muncie.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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He would not be drawn on whether that tension could have triggered a muscular reaction.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Fitness Optimization Runners with strong endurance, aerobic capacity, and muscular strength maintain faster paces.—
Christopher Bergland,
Verywell Health,
25 Sep. 2025
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The research team also highlighted that sodium chemistries are attractive, yet sodium solid electrolytes show limited room-temperature ionic conductivity.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
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However, if that is not an option, the sheriff's office suggests immediately getting inside a vehicle or a solid building with a roof once thunder is present.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Most varieties are hardy in Zones 5-9, and some, like English lavender, can handle extreme cold and harsh winter weather.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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Warm-weather plants, like peppers, should only be planted outdoors after your last frost date of spring, but cold-hardy crops, like brassicas, can be planted earlier.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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For those with thinner lips, glossy or satin textures add depth for a fuller effect, while a matte formula gives naturally plump lips a velvety backdrop that makes the rich pigment pop.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
26 Sep. 2025
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Katmai National Park and Preserve officials say the bears are magnificently plump ahead of the tournament.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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This month encourages courageous choices and trusting your own judgment to create freedom.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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The godmother of the event’s 2025 edition, supermodel Naomi Campbell, was not in attendance but shared a video message encouraging the awards’ nominees to be fearless and courageous.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Stout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stout. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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