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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
This unit won’t improve until Miami’s rookie defensive linemen improve, becoming more stout against the run, or Miami ads a veteran defensive lineman (say Christian Wilkins).
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Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Two second-half touchdowns and a wire-to-wire stout defensive outing against the Giants on Sunday night led to their first win.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Slender wine bottles curated from as far as Lebanon and Georgia (as in Tbilisi, not Macon) by sommelier Sarah Dilick join stout glass teardrops of brightly colored spirits above the bar, helmed by beverage director Jordan Norman.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2025
Use a deterrent such as a stout stick.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
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Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Two second-half touchdowns and a wire-to-wire stout defensive outing against the Giants on Sunday night led to their first win.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Slender wine bottles curated from as far as Lebanon and Georgia (as in Tbilisi, not Macon) by sommelier Sarah Dilick join stout glass teardrops of brightly colored spirits above the bar, helmed by beverage director Jordan Norman.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2025
Use a deterrent such as a stout stick.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stout
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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 Oct. 2025
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The lone crack in Yesavage’s sturdy exterior came in the first inning.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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It was bred from the American pit bull terrier and several bulldog breeds—including the English bulldog and American bulldog—to create a strong, stocky dog with a gentler temperament than traditional pit bulls.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 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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Prior to Mbappe’s third, Kairat thought they had been awarded a penalty but VAR deemed Valeri Gromyko had slipped rather than been fouled by Dani Ceballos and a valiant effort by the home team ended without a goal.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 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
Adjective
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But what a response — a performance full of waspish pressing, muscular defending and precise, efficient counters.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The demands, which are not just muscular and cardiovascular but also neurochemical, make the early months of training a totalizing experience.—
Dan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
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Dunbar’s speed presented problems for Benbrook’s defense, and Slater credited them for a well-rounded, solid performance.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Oct. 2025
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The back half of the New York Film Festival delivered a secret screening of a solid Academy Award contender, the box office smacked down a Venice Film Festival award winner, and two major contenders in the acting fields up and switched their categories.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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So, the minute the leaves start to drop, take it as your sign to tap into the harvest and dress your backyard or porch with stylish pumpkin decor and seasonal window boxes filled with hardy flowers.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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With grief comes diminished critical thinking from even the hardiest of privacy diehards.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Beckham Hotel Collection Queen Pillows Encased with a cotton cover and made from a down alternative filling, the pillows have a plump loft that feels like a wonderful combination of soft and slightly firm.—
Lindsey Greenfeld,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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The set includes 18 pairs of eye masks to moisturize, freshen, plump, and brighten your skin.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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The obligation is now ours to keep her spirit alive by transforming our compassion into action, and our hope into habit so that the world can become a more courageous and kinder place.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Chicago Med is an emotional thrill ride through the day-to-day chaos of the city’s state-of-the-art trauma center and into the lives of the courageous doctors, nurses and staff who hold it all together.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Stout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stout. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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