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as in sturdy
able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure
erected a stout wooden fence to keep the wild animals out
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2
as in stocky
being compact and broad in build and often short in stature
the wrestler is stout in build, so he is frequently underestimated by his opponents
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as in valiant
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
stout souls who boldly ventured forward, not knowing what kinds of danger they faced
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as in muscular
having muscles capable of exerting great physical force
covered wagons drawn by stout oxen
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as in solid
not showing weakness or uncertainty
a stout defender of women's rights in the third world
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Recent Examples of stout
Without their go-to scorer and clutch performer, the Knicks are forging a new identity as a stout defensive team.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2025
Despite the stout output, the motor is remarkably small but likely too big to attempt an in-frame integration, and too heavy for use in the rear hub without affecting the bike’s balance and off-road rideability.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
The latest release was finished in stout beer barrels, part of a growing number of whiskeys that are getting this type of secondary maturation.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025
For a beverage the Irish love far more than stout, look no further than a nice cup of tea.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2025
Despite the stout output, the motor is remarkably small but likely too big to attempt an in-frame integration, and too heavy for use in the rear hub without affecting the bike’s balance and off-road rideability.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
The latest release was finished in stout beer barrels, part of a growing number of whiskeys that are getting this type of secondary maturation.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025
For a beverage the Irish love far more than stout, look no further than a nice cup of tea.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stout
Adjective
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It’s built from a sturdy metal base with a solid wood and plywood frame and has a swivel design that rotates 360 degrees.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Some of the more notable characteristics of the American Badger is its stocky body with very short and powerful legs.—
Stan Tekiela,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2024
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An hour ago, the stocky British actor best known on these shores for playing tough guys and gangsters was on a morning talk show, after having chatted with Jimmy Fallon the previous evening.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
22 Mar. 2025
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Bree Hall, Sania Feagin and Raven Johnson are valiant seniors who play fearlessly after winning it all twice in three years.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Minutes from an upset of top-seed Florida, the reigning back-to-back national champions saw their record-long 13-game NCAA Tournament winning streak come to an end after a valiant effort at the Lenovo Center Sunday afternoon, the final score 77-75.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2025
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Left behind by the president’s muscular new approach are thousands of women and children – some of them American citizens – who now face the loss of family and faith in the promise of a better life in the United States.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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Young children who previously would have been condemned to certain death at the hands of a rare disease, such as severe spinal muscular atrophy, now have a chance at life.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
2 Apr. 2025
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Some solid bench play, in contrast with only two Nuggets reserves scoring.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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An excellent 94% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and a solid enough 74% audience score.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This plant needs consistently moist soil and is reliably hardy in Zones 8-10.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2025
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These deciduous trees are hardy in Zones 5 to 9 and grow best in full sun.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In other words, ceramides help to keep your skin tone plump and even.—
Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
4 Apr. 2025
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This gooey essence hydrates, soothes, and leaves skin looking plump without feeling greasy.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Those are the types of questions courageous politicians should be embracing.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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With 72% of employees avoiding conflict, missed opportunities cost organizations dearly—but teams leveraging the simplest collaboration tools can more easily foster courageous communication and experience a 79% boost in transparency and effectiveness.—
Keith Ferrazzi,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Stout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stout. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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