as in hardy
of a person
having a strong and sturdy constitution
a strapping young man
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Recent Examples of strapping
Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 10 Oct. 2019
Pepe Aguilar's set came at the end, of course, and was a showcase for his strapping persona.
—Joey Guerra, Houston Chronicle, 19 Aug. 2019
On arrival in the southern hemisphere, Gabriela (naturally) immediately bumps into a very strapping Kiwi bachelor named Jake, played by Adam Demos (UnREAL).
—Ruth Kinane, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2019
Patience paid off for the strapping senior first baseman in Saturday’s 4-3 nine-inning win over Lake Central in the Class 4A LaPorte Regional semifinals.
—Mike Hutton, Post-Tribune, 3 June 2018
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Adjective
The Marines have recently experimented with strapping vehicles to the deck of amphibious transports and utilizing their firepower to strike targets on land or even defend the ship.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 10 Oct. 2019
Pepe Aguilar's set came at the end, of course, and was a showcase for his strapping persona.
—Joey Guerra, Houston Chronicle, 19 Aug. 2019
On arrival in the southern hemisphere, Gabriela (naturally) immediately bumps into a very strapping Kiwi bachelor named Jake, played by Adam Demos (UnREAL).
—Ruth Kinane, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2019
Patience paid off for the strapping senior first baseman in Saturday’s 4-3 nine-inning win over Lake Central in the Class 4A LaPorte Regional semifinals.
—Mike Hutton, Post-Tribune, 3 June 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strapping
Adjective
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These flowers are quite hardy and will thrive in USDA planting zones 2–11.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2026
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The bush was awash in a golden glow, a searing orange blaze stretching across the horizon where hardy vegetation met the sky.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Scoop up this waist-cinching two-piece bathing suit, which ranges in sizes from XS to XXL and comes in 27 summer-ready colors, and pair it with this adorable $20 button-up beach coverup for a put-together beach day look.—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Plus, the removable waist-cinching belt is a flattering touch.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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But still, 495 pound-feet of torque, that’s stout.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
17 June 2026
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Use a stout wooden stake and place it in the soil near the center of the pot after filling it with soil.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
Verb
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South Korea and Mexico faced off in September ahead of the World Cup, tying 2-2 in Nashville.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Mahomes was flushed right but managed to get off a deep pass across his body to Hill for a 48-yard completion that set up the game-tying touchdown.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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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,
19 June 2026
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Serving tray for entertaining $25 to $50 This straightforward serving tray is a reliable standard that’s sturdy and comes in seven colors.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Advertisement Maintaining that influential position requires threading a needle.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
12 June 2026
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The former Northwestern standout is playing at an All-Star level, threading the line between scorer and creator.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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McIlroy bogeyed 18 to finish at one under, squarely in the hunt, considering the tough conditions limited scoring.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Parker, a former Eagles assistant, has risen quickly through the NFL coaching ranks and now faces a tough task with a roster full of new faces and high expectations.—
Briana Aldridge,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Initiative, dubbed a ‘Swiss Brexit,’ sought binding limits by 2050, forcing strict curbs on asylum, family reunification and work permits, potentially dismantling Switzerland’s deal on free movement of people and close EU ties.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The binding constraint is no longer intelligence.—
Robert J. Szczerba,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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“Strapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strapping. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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