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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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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
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 9 June 2025
The Seahawks privately blamed Dodson for not being stout enough against the run, crediting him with making many of his 71 tackles in nine games downfield, after respectable gains had been made.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
It's designed to capture and filter rainwater runoff and allow it to be absorbed into the ground.
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New England Aster
This easy-to-grow perennial has a stout robust habit.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
This is having a spillover effect to other stout offerings in the U.S.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Adjective
Vrabel is banking on that group to both be stout against the run and inject life into a Patriots pass rush that ranked last in the NFL in sacks and sack rate in 2024.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 9 June 2025
The Seahawks privately blamed Dodson for not being stout enough against the run, crediting him with making many of his 71 tackles in nine games downfield, after respectable gains had been made.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
It's designed to capture and filter rainwater runoff and allow it to be absorbed into the ground.
of 20
New England Aster
This easy-to-grow perennial has a stout robust habit.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
This is having a spillover effect to other stout offerings in the U.S.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stout
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Uwharrie National Forest About 1 hour and 15 minutes from Charlotte Pack sunscreen, bug spray, sturdy walking shoes, and lots of water and snacks for a day trip to Uwharrie National Forest—one of four national forests in North Carolina—and the Badin Lake Recreation Area.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Yet while hiring generally has slowed, other economists figured job growth remained sturdy last month as companies frustrated by labor shortages during the pandemic continued to curtail layoffs.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
7 June 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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When senior Celina Frenz wasn’t dancing through defenders to create pressure, Kocher’s ability to find Meisner darting in from the left wing was the codebreaker against a valiant effort from Timnath.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
20 May 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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In this muscular but graceful performance, Torres shows us what resistance truly means.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
4 June 2025
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Maintaining optimal levels can help with cognitive and muscular function, as well as hydration levels and fatigue.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
4 June 2025
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CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen $16 $14 Amazon $17 Ulta On the hunt for a solid drugstore SPF option?—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
16 June 2025
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Meanwhile, a couple of the Panthers’ second-year defensive backs had solid showings.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Police in Largo shared a video of the encounter, as Officer Christopher Martinez, from Long Island, tried to work up the courage to hold the alligator.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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If any courage is left at the Bar’s elegant headquarters in Tallahassee, the Bondi exemption should be rescinded.—
The Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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To restore the balance, residents, farmers and the local school joined forces to bring back a hardy native breed: the Old Norwegian Sheep.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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City’s video tribute was a tear-jerker, and less hardy characters than De Bruyne — nicknamed ‘the tumble dryer’ due to his dry (and blunt) approach — would surely have cracked and let the tears roll.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Its silky texture absorbs effortlessly, leaving the skin feeling plump and protected without any greasy residue.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
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It’s powered by ultra-low molecular collagen that penetrates deeply to firm and smooth fine lines, while oligo-hyaluronic acid hydrates better and faster than traditional HA, sinking in deeper and faster, leaving skin plump without heaviness.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
2 June 2025
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“Stout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stout. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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