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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
The Mountaineers play a bit faster, but were defensively stout throughout a four-game winning streak to finish the season, holding each of their opponents in that stretch to less than 60 points.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
At room temperature an individual piece can measure a stout 5 centimeters when stood upright on its end.
—Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Cade Cunningham’s 36 points, stout defense subdue Knicks Where Red Wings assistant coach Trent Yawney goes, top young defensemen grow
Colton Pouncy is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Detroit Lions.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
And yet, even academia’s stoutest defenders would acknowledge there were serious problems with STEM graduate education even before Trump took office again.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 17 Mar. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
At room temperature an individual piece can measure a stout 5 centimeters when stood upright on its end.
—Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Cade Cunningham’s 36 points, stout defense subdue Knicks Where Red Wings assistant coach Trent Yawney goes, top young defensemen grow
Colton Pouncy is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Detroit Lions.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
And yet, even academia’s stoutest defenders would acknowledge there were serious problems with STEM graduate education even before Trump took office again.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stout
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Best Minimalist Pick: Kuru Flex Via Kuru may specialize in sturdy, supportive shoes—but that doesn’t mean all of its pairs feel clunky.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
1 May 2025
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It’s also loaded with features like USB passthrough and a sturdy wrist rest.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
1 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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The suspect reportedly used the names Jerry, Jimmy, George and James, had a stocky build, prominent overbite and a short-cropped haircut.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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Without every last one of those points, there’s no telling whether No. 1 Duke would’ve survived No. 4 Arizona’s valiant comeback attempt.—
The Athletic College Basketball Staff,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Cybertruck is indeed a valiant effort in doing something new, and that’s not what most manufacturers dare to do.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Apr. 2025
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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,
27 Apr. 2025
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The lack of a muscular public reaction to the AP being under fire from the Trump team has also exposed divisions in the WHCA.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2025
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While the president continues to enjoy solid support in many conservative and rural areas, his approval is significantly lower in urban and traditionally Democratic states.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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Available in solid and floral designs and in a wide variety of sizes (from extra small to 2XL), it can be worn as a beach cover-up or dressed up with sandals and jewelry for a night out.—
Terri Peters,
Parents,
29 Apr. 2025
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The mountain hydrangea is hardy in zones 6a to 9b and prefers a woodland placement with dappled light.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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According to the company, the rose bushes are hardy to planting zones 5-11.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2025
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Isotonic Hydra Gel Eye Masks by Espa: These eye masks instantly hydrate, plump, and brighten the under-eye and contour area, softening dehydration lines and signs of tiredness.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The classic brown color delivers a soft, satin finish, while maracuja oil and hyaluronic acid work together to hydrate, plump, and condition your lips.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2025
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Take the first step today and let your epic story unfold, one courageous step at a time.—
Neerja Bhatia,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Originally bred as herding dogs, German shepherds earned the reputation of being affectionate, courageous and incredibly loyal.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Stout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stout. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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