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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
Lesperance also testified that Booker had DoorDash deliver heavy-duty garbage bags, disinfectant bleach and latex gloves.
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Christina Hall, Freep.com, 16 Aug. 2025
These clear, heavy-duty bags come in a variety of sizes and are an excellent option for bulky bedding.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2025
The Trump administration’s EPA has now proposed to repeal the Endangerment Finding, along with the agency’s greenhouse gas standards for light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles that depend on it.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
San Diego’s climate action plans calls for all light-duty fleet vehicles to be electric by 2035, along with 75% of its medium and heavy-duty fleet vehicles.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025
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Christina Hall, Freep.com, 16 Aug. 2025
These clear, heavy-duty bags come in a variety of sizes and are an excellent option for bulky bedding.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2025
The Trump administration’s EPA has now proposed to repeal the Endangerment Finding, along with the agency’s greenhouse gas standards for light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles that depend on it.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
San Diego’s climate action plans calls for all light-duty fleet vehicles to be electric by 2035, along with 75% of its medium and heavy-duty fleet vehicles.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heavy-duty
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Landing after months of public sparring between county leaders and the governor, the letter signaled the start of an intensive review that would put nearly every corner of county government under Tallahassee’s microscope.—
Josh Salman,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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In the era of intensive parenting, vacation has turned into something that many parents need a vacation from.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
27 Aug. 2025
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Google has also begun rolling out two powerful filters for album searches.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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That cell is reportedly allied with one of the two main factions of the powerful Sinaloa Cartel, according to the University of San Diego’s Justice in Mexico project.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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The dog days of summer brought intense heat to the Volunteer State, including a nearly month-long streak of 90-degree days in July, the fifth longest in Nashville’s history, said the weather service.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
23 Aug. 2025
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The aftermath of the June war with Iran—a brief but intense conflict that many believed had fully restored Israel’s deterrence—was another example, in my view, of Netanyahu forfeiting progress for political power.—
Yonatan Touval,
Time,
22 Aug. 2025
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Understanding those cultures is crucial if brands want to be more influential and persuasive.—
Tim Wragg,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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In 1925, only a year after Kafka’s untimely death at age forty, the first Spanish translation of his most famous story appeared anonymously in the influential cultural magazine Revista de Occidente under the title La metamorfosis.—
Mark Harman
August 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The escalation in attacks has prompted a heavier security presence in front of DHS facilities, especially after attacks in Fort Worth and McAllen, Texas.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
27 Aug. 2025
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Many of them even took him on in races from the blocks, with Phelps often giving the Ravens players a significant head start before diving in.—
Sophie Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Experts say the trend is even more pronounced in South Florida, as homeowners face pressure from insurers and storm season deadlines, leading to a significant increase in new roofs.—
CD Goette-Luciak,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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Data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC) shows Democrats ahead of Republicans in overall fundraising, with more success among House Democrats than senators, as the parties gear up for a fierce 2026 midterm election.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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The incident comes amid fierce controversy around pro-Palestinian activism and free speech in the UK, with musicians often at the forefront.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
23 Aug. 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 3 Sep. 2025.
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