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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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as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
even in the face of insurmountable odds, the troops displayed a stoutness of heart that was inspiring
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Recent Examples of stout
Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
Unlike last year’s 40-38 thriller, both teams struggled to break into the end zone, with the pouring rain adding an additional challenge beyond the stout defensive play.
—Marcello Rossetti, Boston Herald, 14 June 2025
They were set back from the river's edge, elevated on stout, concrete foundations, with wide openings underneath – flood vents – meant to let flood waters flow through.
—Laura Sullivan, NPR, 8 June 2025
The fate of this year’s NBA title might revolve around one end of the court and whether Indiana can break down a stout OKC.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
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Adjective
Their defense is anchored by a stout front that leads the league in rush defense, allowing just 80.9 rushing yards per game.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
Unlike last year’s 40-38 thriller, both teams struggled to break into the end zone, with the pouring rain adding an additional challenge beyond the stout defensive play.
—Marcello Rossetti, Boston Herald, 14 June 2025
They were set back from the river's edge, elevated on stout, concrete foundations, with wide openings underneath – flood vents – meant to let flood waters flow through.
—Laura Sullivan, NPR, 8 June 2025
The fate of this year’s NBA title might revolve around one end of the court and whether Indiana can break down a stout OKC.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stout
Adjective
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Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm has passed.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
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The company's results expectations are influenced by tariff disruptions, mixed performance among business units, and uncertain aluminum demand—slightly offset by sturdy alumina margins and effective internal cost management.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Small and stocky birds perch, hunched over, on the treetops and branches of Lake Okeechobee on the edge of Florida’s swampy Everglades for the better part of winter.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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By contrast, the large but not gigantic great white is fairly stocky.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
11 Mar. 2025
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Still, Jurassic World Rebirth makes a valiant effort to put its own terrifying spin on the source material.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
3 July 2025
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Despite his valiant efforts, however, Gi-hun doesn’t make it out of this story alive.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
28 June 2025
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Overall, mobility suffers and injury risk increases as your body reacts to increasing core instability by creating protective tension and muscular compensations — often straining the lower back.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
4 July 2025
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Urine travels from the kidneys through muscular tubes called ureters to the bladder.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
4 July 2025
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Business owners already understand the importance of creating a solid business plan from the get-go.—
Hanneke Antonelli,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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But the state’s interdependence on the federal government — an economic boost in most years — leaves its economy on less solid footing as federal budget cuts loom.—
Scott Cohn,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
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Ethical Memory Vault: A secure story engine that records acts of moral courage—feeding these back into leadership training, AI models and onboarding systems.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Hutchins later credited Jenner with giving her the courage to make the same transition.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
7 July 2025
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Exceptionally hardy, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant, bearded irises are one of the easiest perennials to grow in cold-weather regions.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 July 2025
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For a hardy perennial that grows in areas where many plants fail, plant hellebores.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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Remember, most healthy plant roots should be plump and white in color.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 July 2025
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Are your tomato vines covered in plump green fruits that just won't turn red?—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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“Stout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stout. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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