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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
The Truck class competes in the T4 category but are any heavy-duty four-or-six-wheeled vehicle that weighs a minimum of 7,716 lb (3,500 kg).
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New Atlas, 6 Jan. 2025
Instead, use tall, heavy-duty stakes like metal fenceposts or strong wood stakes to make a shelter.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
Beyond belts, Hanks’ Powell Bison Bifold wallet, made from soft, supple bison leather and heavy-duty thread, features eight card slots, two hidden pockets, a flip-up ID window and a spacious cash compartment—perfect for keeping everything organized.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Look for luggage that’s designed with specific compression features; the July Checked Plus suitcase, for example, features the brand’s Y-Strap Compression System, which has a heavy-duty strap that can be pulled down to allow for additional space.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
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New Atlas, 6 Jan. 2025
Instead, use tall, heavy-duty stakes like metal fenceposts or strong wood stakes to make a shelter.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
Beyond belts, Hanks’ Powell Bison Bifold wallet, made from soft, supple bison leather and heavy-duty thread, features eight card slots, two hidden pockets, a flip-up ID window and a spacious cash compartment—perfect for keeping everything organized.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Look for luggage that’s designed with specific compression features; the July Checked Plus suitcase, for example, features the brand’s Y-Strap Compression System, which has a heavy-duty strap that can be pulled down to allow for additional space.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heavy-duty
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Although Altman didn’t explicitly say why the company is losing money, running AI models is very cost intensive, requiring investments in data centers and electricity to provide the necessary computing power.Tharin Pillay, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
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At present, nitrogen fixation—the chemical process required to produce ammonia from nitrogen gas—is hugely energy intensive, accounting for as much as two percent of the world’s annual energy budget.Charina Chou, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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The fires were caused by a combination of dry conditions and powerful winds and are having a huge effect far beyond the danger zones.Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 10 Jan. 2025
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The news follows concerns from various rivals, sports rights holders, and other critics that the JV would be too powerful and represents an antitrust violation.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025
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In 2021, a storm killed over 240 people and left millions of residents without power sparking intense backlash for ERCOT.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Flames were pushed by intense wind gusts that officials had warned could fuel any spark into a fast-moving and erratic wildfire.Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Here’s are some of the most influential products and key trends from this year’s show.Esat Dedezade, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Photograph courtesy American Genre Film Archive Since the nineteen-seventies, Jonathan Rosenbaum has been among the most influential and authoritative of film critics.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
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The air district’s governing board convened Friday, lamenting the widespread destruction from the wildfires and the persisting danger from heavy smoke.Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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After the company completed integration of the rocket this week, and rolled the super heavy lift rocket to its launch site at Cape Canaveral, the focus turned toward the weather.Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 11 Jan. 2025
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For the Los Angeles area, the recent string of wildfires represents a worst-case scenario — unusually powerful and prolonged Santa Ana winds struck after months without significant rain.Evan Bush, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Experts say these incidents are rare and don't represent a significant threat to aviation safety.Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Lyft’s challenges were compounded by fierce rivalry with Uber (NYSE: UBER) and the disruptive impact of the pandemic.Trefis Team, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Tariffs Don't Have to Make Economic Sense to Appeal to Trump Voters The debates over tariffs were fierce.Einav Rabinovitch-Fox / Made by History, TIME, 7 Jan. 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 17 Jan. 2025.
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