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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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2
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 powerful
having great power or influence
a time when the country needs a strong leader
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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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strong evidence
strong feelings
strong opposition
a strong relationship
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Recent Examples of strong
Today, though inflation’s back in our future, the big selloff launched a new era of strong real returns.
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Shawn Tully, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2023
Hiring remained strong last month as employers added 233,000 jobs and wages grew a robust 4.6% compared to a year earlier.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2023
Carry it by hand or use the shoulder strap that attaches with strong metal buckles (not pictured).
—Jessica Hartshorn, Good Housekeeping, 12 Jan. 2023
Deadwyler’s performance has had a strong effect on audiences.
—Caryn James, Town & Country, 12 Jan. 2023
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Shawn Tully, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2023
Hiring remained strong last month as employers added 233,000 jobs and wages grew a robust 4.6% compared to a year earlier.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2023
Carry it by hand or use the shoulder strap that attaches with strong metal buckles (not pictured).
—Jessica Hartshorn, Good Housekeeping, 12 Jan. 2023
Deadwyler’s performance has had a strong effect on audiences.
—Caryn James, Town & Country, 12 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strong
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The muscular gizzard contains grit pecked up from the chicken’s ground feeding, which is used to crush up the chicken’s food.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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The lack of a muscular public reaction to the AP being under fire from the Trump team has also exposed divisions in the WHCA.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2025
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Best Minimalist Pick: Kuru Flex Via Kuru may specialize in sturdy, supportive shoes—but that doesn’t mean all of its pairs feel clunky.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
1 May 2025
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It’s also loaded with features like USB passthrough and a sturdy wrist rest.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2025
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Spring Shabu 136-20 38th Avenue, 2nd floor While hot pot restaurants with larger or spicier soup bases have been trending, Wang depends on the Japanese buffet-style Spring Shabu upstairs at Queens Crossing.—
Rachel Chang,
AFAR Media,
1 May 2025
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To correct for this, astronauts tend to prefer spicy foods or adding spicy sauces, like sriracha, tabasco or red pepper paste.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
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Aruba is culturally rich, with diverse ethnicities and dialects, including one of their native languages, Papiamentu, a common creole language spoken on the Caribbean islands of Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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This mix of high tailoring, symbolizing the sharp edge of intellect, with the funk, flair, and rich history of Black style has been well documented.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Unity Biotechnology is a leading example, but the space is still early and ripe for newcomers.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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That means the weather was ripe for fire, and wind gusts of up to 25 miles per hour quickly whipped the fire toward inhabited areas.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2025
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The death toll from a powerful explosion at Iran's biggest port of Bandar Abbas has risen to at least 40, with more than 1,200 people injured, state media reported on Sunday, as firefighters blast worked to fully extinguish the fire.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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And there’s perhaps no more powerful long-term investment than the one Defy is making in people who society often writes off.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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What started as a part-time gig and a family tradition is quickly becoming a compelling franchise opportunity in the landscaping industry.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Weekend picks Lucie Faulknor/PBS Check out what NPR is watching, reading and listening to this weekend: 🍿 Movies: Free for All: The Public Library, a new PBS film, examines the value of libraries in the past and makes a compelling case for the importance of the American public library system today.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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Chemicals at the port were suspected to have fueled the explosion, but the exact cause was not clear and Iran's Defence Ministry denied international media reports that the blast may be linked to the mishandling of solid fuel used for missiles.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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For those looking to scale, focus on building a solid client base, continually reinvest in quality leads, and consider eventually expanding by hiring or mentoring other agents to grow your business.—
David Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Strong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strong. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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