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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 sturdy
The padded headboard is perfect for reading or unwinding, and the wood slat base provides sturdy support without a box spring.
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Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Westall relied on pyracantha branches to create a sturdy nest for this centerpiece, which sits in a low, wide-mouthed dish.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Built with a sturdy wood frame and a waterproof top, it’s designed to last while adding a sleek touch to your space.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Then, instead of the tell-tale metal frame of futons in your college days, this sturdy metal frame is imperceptible, but can be adjusted into four different positions, including the fully flat full-size bed.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
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Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Westall relied on pyracantha branches to create a sturdy nest for this centerpiece, which sits in a low, wide-mouthed dish.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Built with a sturdy wood frame and a waterproof top, it’s designed to last while adding a sleek touch to your space.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Then, instead of the tell-tale metal frame of futons in your college days, this sturdy metal frame is imperceptible, but can be adjusted into four different positions, including the fully flat full-size bed.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sturdy
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Most varieties are hardy in Zones 5-9, and some, like English lavender, can handle extreme cold and harsh winter weather.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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Warm-weather plants, like peppers, should only be planted outdoors after your last frost date of spring, but cold-hardy crops, like brassicas, can be planted earlier.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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In fact, while vision isn’t their strongest sense, dogs may even be able to see certain aspects of a TV show.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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The young right-hander put together a strong season, but few were better after the All-Star break.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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SanDisk — The maker of solid state drives jumped 10%, adding to its massive gains.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Chris Copeland, Justin Copeland) Student Shorts With solid storytelling and emerging vision, these films represent a broad range of categories including live-action, narrative, documentary, and animation.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
3 Oct. 2025
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The volume opens with a photo of TCU’s Land Acknowledgment monument, a rugged, granite boulder with a circular bronze plaque.—
Hollace Ava Weiner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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There was a lull from mid-March through the end of the regular season — the team, at least at the time, pointed to a rugged schedule with trips all over the country sandwiched around brief stops at home — but when the playoffs began, well, the Cavs had the best series, statistically, in history.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Betting big on business Beyond revamping its direct-to-consumer business, Peloton is also unveiling a new commercial equipment line of more durable versions of its existing hardware.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Indeed, until leaving his last start with pectoral inflammation, Woo has proven more durable.—
Brad Lefton,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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With over 30,000 five-star reviews, this is a budget-friendly winner for those looking for a firmer foam mattress.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
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More specifically, Timberland’s iconic wheat boots and field boots had a firm grip on inner-city consumers who had repurposed the shoes for street style.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
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While the development of McCarthy is important to the Vikings this season, Wentz probably gives Minnesota the best chance to move the ball against a stout Browns defense.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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Hunter, acquired at the trade deadline last season in a move viewed at the time as fortifying an already stout roster, will likely be a mainstay in the starting lineup, at least while Strus is out.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The fossil chemicals in question are a special types of steranes, which are the geologically stable form of sterols, like cholesterol, that are found in the cell membranes of complex organisms.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Married Matt and Amber Barnett overcame a little bit of jealousy and a lot of credit card debt to cultivate a stable relationship.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Sturdy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sturdy. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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