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as in muscular
having muscles capable of exerting great physical force
I need some strong people to help me move furniture
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as in powerful
having great power or influence
a time when the country needs a strong leader
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as in sturdy
able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure
the doctor soon declared her strong enough to go home from the hospital
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as in spicy
having a powerfully stimulating odor or flavor
the garlic in the sauce is almost too strong that's mighty strong perfume you're wearing
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as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
strong coffee
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as in ripe
having an unpleasant smell
the dog's strong breath nearly bowled me over
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as in compelling
having the power to persuade
made a strong argument for starting school an hour later each day
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as in stable
marked by the ability to withstand stress without structural damage or distortion
buildings strong enough to withstand an earthquake
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as in solid
not showing weakness or uncertainty
a strong belief in the value of hard work
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Recent Examples of strong
The infrastructure passed national acceptance in February 2025 and brings together ultra-low temperatures, strong magnetic fields, ultra-high pressure, and ultrafast optical systems in one location.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.
—Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2023
This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.
—National Geographic, 13 Jan. 2023
This time, though, Europe’s households have strong balance sheets, partly thanks to government pandemic support programs, while millions of Ukrainian refugees are boosting the demand for housing.
—Tom Fairless, WSJ, 12 Jan. 2023
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.
—Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2023
This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.
—National Geographic, 13 Jan. 2023
This time, though, Europe’s households have strong balance sheets, partly thanks to government pandemic support programs, while millions of Ukrainian refugees are boosting the demand for housing.
—Tom Fairless, WSJ, 12 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strong
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Some research shows that whole-body vibration can also help a little with certain aspects of athletic performance, like muscular strength and power and range of motion.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
Time,
23 Jan. 2026
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The unapologetically lurid tale of two families locked in an ever-complex cat’s cradle of class resentments and adulterous power plays also swarms with queen bees and jaw-droppingly muscular men that feel straight out of the Real Housewives playbook.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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This was clear evidence of an active hot corona and a powerful jet.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Elk Grove police detective on the case, Tricia Barraza, told CBS Sacramento that their bravery was powerful.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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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,
23 Jan. 2026
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People came from far and wide to cross the frozen Ohio River, either lacing up their sturdiest snow boots or ice-skating to and from Kentucky and Ohio.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Jan. 2026
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Entrees at The Gibson include short rib, salmon, spicy tagliatelle with shrimp and a pork chop.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Like most sushi restaurants in the city, there is spicy tuna and crispy rice on the menu, but this one is really good.—
Jocelyn Silver,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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Layer warm materials and textures to make spaces feel richer and less stark.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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Trump has repeatedly touted Venezuela’s rich oil supply as among the motivations for the January 2 military assault on the country and the capture of its leader, Nicolás Maduro, who has since been charged with drug trafficking and weapons possession.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
7 Jan. 2026
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But even across the EP’s brief 18 minutes, Hunt makes clear that there are still corners in this world ripe for discovery, mysterious doorways looming in the landscape, waiting to be traversed.—
Colin Joyce,
Pitchfork,
28 Jan. 2026
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Des Moines school district leaders' plans to transform a deteriorating elementary school into an arts academy could be stalled — or denied — as city leaders say the building is ripe for historic landmark status.—
Virginia Barreda,
Des Moines Register,
25 Jan. 2026
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Kupp, the 2022 Super Bowl MVP, signed with Seattle in the offseason and will face his former team on Sunday in another compelling storyline.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Which makes the bottles that are intended to age even more compelling.—
Devin Parr,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Enable Night Mode or Pro Mode, use the main camera lens, and stabilize the phone with a tripod or solid surface.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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In January 1986, cold temperatures compromised rubber O-ring seals on the solid rocket boosters of the space shuttle Challenger, which led to a tragic accident that claimed the lives of seven astronauts during the launch of the STS-51L mission.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Strong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strong. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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