as in reliability
the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged
demonstrated the suitcase's sturdiness by dropping it from a third-floor window
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as in hardy
able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure
it took a sturdy person to endure the life of a pioneer
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as in strong
marked by the ability to withstand stress without structural damage or distortion
wear sturdy boots because we will be going over sharp rocks and uneven terrain
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as in solid
not showing weakness or uncertainty
you'll need a sturdy grasp of the concepts of algebra before you can take calculus
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Recent Examples of sturdiness
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Grip Travel umbrella handles made with a rubber grip will provide the user with more balance and sturdiness when using the item.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 June 2026
Taub says as much himself — the funds spread their risk, and the sturdiest loans carry firm contractual protection.
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Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
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Noun
That led to a turnover that created a prime chance for Guentzel, but Schenn was steady, bringing some of the sturdiness Ruff was looking for in front of Buffalo’s net.
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Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Grip Travel umbrella handles made with a rubber grip will provide the user with more balance and sturdiness when using the item.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Some highlights include the intuitive interface, sturdy inner pot, Keep Warm function, fuzzy logic technology, and an impressive 10 different presets.
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Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 June 2026
Taub says as much himself — the funds spread their risk, and the sturdiest loans carry firm contractual protection.
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Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sturdiness
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If new cars can't come straight out of the factory completely free of software errors, automakers can issue regular free updates and patches to vehicles to avoid safety and reliability issues down the line.
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On Monday, Six Flags announced that the ride's manufacturer would make enhancements to the Gold Rusher's vehicle to improve its performance, availability, and reliability.
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Caretakers manage breeding programs to preserve their distinctive traits, including their long horns and rich brown coloring, a shade associated with royalty, maturity and stability.
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Patients deserve stability and predictability and the chance to focus on our health — not on financial games played by insurers.
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Additional laser pulses reveal how much the ion’s quantum state has changed, allowing researchers to calculate the strength of the surrounding electric field.
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The link held even after accounting for traditional risk factors, though the strength varied by racial and ethnic group, a gap researchers say still needs further study before firm conclusions can be drawn about why.
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“Sturdiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sturdiness. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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