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as in intensive
extreme in degree, power, or effect
some heavy-duty lobbying on the part of the president was necessary in order to get the bill passed
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as in powerful
having great power or influence
a group of heavy-duty politicians and other notables attended the gala
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Recent Examples of heavy-duty
Trump’s auto tariffs could impact many models that car buyers don’t realize are imports, such as the heavy-duty versions of Ram pickup trucks, which are built in a Stellantis plant in Saltillo, Mexico.
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Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
Brands across industries have learned to reframe heavy-duty topics through creative storytelling that feels current and emotionally intelligent.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Working inside the iconic 52-story-tall Vehicle Assembly Building, ground teams used heavy-duty cranes to first lift the butterscotch orange core stage from its cradle in the VAB's cavernous transfer aisle, the central passageway between the building's four rocket assembly bays.
—Ars Technica, 24 Mar. 2025
These goatskin leather gloves are a match for heavy-duty garden work.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2025
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Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
Brands across industries have learned to reframe heavy-duty topics through creative storytelling that feels current and emotionally intelligent.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Working inside the iconic 52-story-tall Vehicle Assembly Building, ground teams used heavy-duty cranes to first lift the butterscotch orange core stage from its cradle in the VAB's cavernous transfer aisle, the central passageway between the building's four rocket assembly bays.
—Ars Technica, 24 Mar. 2025
These goatskin leather gloves are a match for heavy-duty garden work.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heavy-duty
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This alarming probability briefly landed the asteroid atop impact risk lists maintained by NASA and the European Space Agency, triggering planetary defense discussions and prompting intensive follow-up observations to refine the object's trajectory.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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If the proposal gets legislative approval in Healey’s roughly $62 billion budget request, the Bay State would lose its only intensive residential treatment program for children between the ages of 6 and 12 who are suffering from suicidal and/or homicidal ideations or other complex needs.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2025
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The trial featured testimony from some of the most powerful individuals in college sports.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Impact of Native CDFIs: A Story of Resilience and Homeownership A powerful example of this impact comes from Hawai‘i Community Lending (HCL), which helped the Boyd family achieve homeownership despite facing financial hardship.—
Oweesta,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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In recent decades, luxury has evolved from a surface transactional experience to one focused on longevity, wellness and intense experiences.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The process has ignited intense public pushback from Luna to not only leadership, but her one-time allies in the Freedom Caucus.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
1 Apr. 2025
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The 404 Collective was formed by some of Atlanta’s most influential voices, bringing together leaders from marketing, music, and cultural movements to shape the city's creative landscape.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The claim filed by Brian Marvel of the Peace Officers Research Association of California, or PORAC, a politically influential trade association that advocates for law enforcement officers across the state, accuses DeMaio of mishandling campaign donations to the political action committee.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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In San Diego, hoplia beetles’ heavy onslaught on our roses has a short time span, lasting only from late March to early May.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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The ocean sunfish is the world's heaviest bony fish, not including stingrays or sharks.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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The nonpartisan Tax Foundation said the average American household will pay $2,100 a year more for goods because of the significant universal and reciprocal tariffs Trump announced Wednesday.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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Navigating a Complex Legal Landscape In recent months, the U.S. regulatory landscape has seen significant shifts concerning DEI initiatives.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Jackson estate explicitly wanted nothing about Chandler in the film, so fact that the allegations do appear has led to a fierce internal dispute and extensive reshoots, Deadline has confirmed.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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The bottom line: The total number of applicants nationwide remains below record highs seen in the 1990s, per the WSJ, but the year-over-year jump still means fierce competition for aspiring lawyers.—
Torey Van Oot,
Axios,
31 Mar. 2025
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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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
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“Heavy-duty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heavy-duty. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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