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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
Whereas most EVs in the sub-$40K domain emphasize space or range, here’s one that’s genuinely fun to drive with surprisingly stout performance and an attractive exterior that also happens to last pretty long on a charge, too.
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Adam Ismail, The Drive, 18 Feb. 2026
Still, this is a unit that’s well-positioned to be stout against the run again in 2026.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
John Merryman Redondo Beach As the NBA season breaks for All-Star weekend, there is one player who is single-handedly leading his fractured team to victory after victory, with his great scoring, passing and stout defense.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The stout bull-white form of São João Batista church, the second oldest in Brazil, overlooks the rolling Atlantic.
—Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
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Adam Ismail, The Drive, 18 Feb. 2026
Still, this is a unit that’s well-positioned to be stout against the run again in 2026.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
John Merryman Redondo Beach As the NBA season breaks for All-Star weekend, there is one player who is single-handedly leading his fractured team to victory after victory, with his great scoring, passing and stout defense.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The stout bull-white form of São João Batista church, the second oldest in Brazil, overlooks the rolling Atlantic.
—Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
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Better Homes & Gardens Ezra Outdoor Adirondack Chair There are few chairs more classic and durable than an Adirondack chair, and this under-$200 sturdy option is one to add to your front porch, deck, or backyard.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
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One of the world’s sturdiest planes, a C-130, was on standby at Rawalpindi air base to ferry the body to the man’s village.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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Chef Neel Kajale of Adda prefers a short and stocky German-style chef’s knife.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Feb. 2026
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While the Heat over the years have succeeded with smaller guards, the majority of success stories with those of diminutive stature are those with stockier builds, such as Tim Hardaway, Goran Dragic, Kyle Lowry or even current bulldog Davion Mitchell.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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With Steph Curry in street clothes for the second consecutive game while dealing with runner’s knee, the 11-man Golden State put up a valiant effort that resulted in a come-from-behind 101-97 win.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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An eight-point halftime lead completely vanished, and after a valiant comeback effort, SMU point guard Boopie Miller’s game-winning shot was blocked at the buzzer.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The muscular gizzard contains grit pecked up from the chicken’s ground feeding, which is used to crush up the chicken’s food.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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The prostate is a small, firm, partly muscular gland that helps make up the male reproductive system, according to Cleveland Clinic's website.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Gators snapped a six-game home losing streak to Kentucky with a solid 92-83 win on Saturday in front of the second-largest crowd in O'Connell Center history.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Crafted of solid marble, the primary bath’s 18th-century French tub had to be craned through the windows.—
Christine Lennon,
Architectural Digest,
17 Feb. 2026
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After years of drought in the Everglades, the ecosystem’s population of the only type of apple snail native to Florida failed to recover, pushing the birds to rely on hardier, non-native species.—
Sofia Baltodano,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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While there will always be new cleaning gadgets and solutions to try, sometimes the best thing to do is shop your local thrift store for some good, hardy basics.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
17 Feb. 2026
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Who hasn’t wistfully bought a package of plump grape tomatoes in the dead of winter, fully aware that their flavor will likely be muted, if present at all?—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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These showed no signs of mold or spoilage after a week, and most of the grapes on the bunch remained plump and juicy.—
Alma Avalle,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Feb. 2026
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Their courageous action continues to pay off today.—
Larry D. Urish,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Do not just complain and comply, but engage in courageous resistance for liberty and justice for all.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Stout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stout. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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