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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
That affords the 49ers the opportunity to have stout run/pass defenders on both edges, with Williams also having the versatility to rush inside against a guard if that’s the way defensive coordinator Robert Saleh wants to play it.
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Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
Day 3 pick who could surprise: Jay Toia, DT, UCLA
A prospect who easily could have been drafted in the fourth round, Toia is a stout, wide-bodied run defender who can stack and shed the point with ease.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
And, just as with the first twister, a small nub started dropping and circulating from the wall cloud, but was shaped more like a stout stovepipe.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
The Sooners have been dominant in past years, winning five titles in the last eight years heading into this competition, but UCLA will be a stout competition as the team is led by one of the biggest stars in the gymnastics world, Jordan Chiles.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
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Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
Day 3 pick who could surprise: Jay Toia, DT, UCLA
A prospect who easily could have been drafted in the fourth round, Toia is a stout, wide-bodied run defender who can stack and shed the point with ease.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
And, just as with the first twister, a small nub started dropping and circulating from the wall cloud, but was shaped more like a stout stovepipe.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
The Sooners have been dominant in past years, winning five titles in the last eight years heading into this competition, but UCLA will be a stout competition as the team is led by one of the biggest stars in the gymnastics world, Jordan Chiles.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stout
Adjective
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For your safety, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2025
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And one particular branch has become strapping and sturdy: Dave Roberts.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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Anderson is stocky with an enthusiastic teaching style and a passion for jiu jitsu.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
5 May 2025
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The sizable insects have stocky bodies and short antennae.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
22 Apr. 2025
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Panthers in an 0-2 hole in the series Despite a valiant effort once again in the third — putting up 37 shot attempts and 15 scoring chances (including 10 high-danger chances) — the Panthers fell 4-3 to the Maple Leafs and are now 0-2 in the best-of-7 series.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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The Mets’ late-inning shortcomings squandered a valiant effort by Waddell, who was called up from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday to provide length as the Mets deployed a bullpen game.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
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The bellicosity of these two speeches, at a time when the cease-fire was still tenuous, seemed to reflect Modi’s need to appear muscular in the face of public criticism and after being undermined by Trump’s swagger.—
Vaibhav Vats,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2025
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In his view, Florida state and local governments are muscular enough to handle what comes.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 May 2025
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Alternatively, wear them with a solid, black button-down shirt for a business lunch or dinner.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
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The district will work on the official policies in the upcoming months to have a solid policy by the start of the 2025-26 school year.—
Alecia Taylor,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2025
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The fisherman aesthetic, a modern and trendy take on nautical design, offers cool colors and hardy materials (like wood and stone) with an emphasis on creating cozy spots to lounge.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
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As usual, his Ethan Hunt is muscular, hardy, game for anything.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
15 May 2025
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The selection of works indeed revealed a preference for male subjects unique in a movement typically associated with fetching representations of young women in sun-dappled gowns and bonnets and plump, rose-cheeked children.—
James Meyer,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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The brand’s Hyaluronic Rose Complex includes Damascus rosewater and 11 types of hyaluronic acid to nourish skin, as well as niacinamide, working to improve the appearance of skin texture and minimize pores, plus plump and firm.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The segment famously saw Piper remove Gowen's prosthetic leg, instantly establishing his courageous character.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The event series is based on The Old Testament’s Book of Genesis and told through the eyes of the courageous and passionate, yet flawed women whose descendants would shape three of the world’s great faiths: Judaism, Christianity and Islam.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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“Stout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stout. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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