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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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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
The stout, middle-aged man, was due to have cataract surgery in April at the clinic in Catacamas, which sits on the lowest slopes of a bushy hill some four hours east of Tegucigalpa, the country’s capital.
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Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The Jets aren’t tackling yet, but their run defense has looked stout up front thus far.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The New York Knicks’ president, a stout, taciturn man, surly about the mouth, who spurns engagement with the media but whose competence no contemporary Knicks follower can gainsay, stands in a crowd, surrounded by cheering fans.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 2 June 2026
For brisket, a porter or stout, especially a milk stout or Irish stout, is good, but so is the harder-to-find Scotch ale.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
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Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The Jets aren’t tackling yet, but their run defense has looked stout up front thus far.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The New York Knicks’ president, a stout, taciturn man, surly about the mouth, who spurns engagement with the media but whose competence no contemporary Knicks follower can gainsay, stands in a crowd, surrounded by cheering fans.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 2 June 2026
For brisket, a porter or stout, especially a milk stout or Irish stout, is good, but so is the harder-to-find Scotch ale.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stout
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Serving tray for entertaining $25 to $50 This straightforward serving tray is a reliable standard that’s sturdy and comes in seven colors.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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Maisie is about 40 pounds, with a stocky build and a French bulldog face.—
Logan Hall,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Their stocky bodies sit low to the ground, and their limbs are muscular.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The valiant effort was the impetus to a viable political career and is but one in a long line of accomplishments from the esteemed congresswoman, whose political career is now coming to a close.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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Diamondbacks center fielder Jorge Barrosa made a valiant diving effort to catch the ball, and Adames would’ve easily been doubled off had Barrosa caught it.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Set to open in 2030, Chattanooga’s new courthouse will be a muscular Art Deco Greek temple.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Nicholas Galitzine stars as the muscular hero in the new version, which also features Idris Elba as Man-at-Arms Duncan, Camila Mendes as Teela and Jared Leto as the evil wizard Skeletor.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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But Cape Verde simply did not wilt in a solid, switched-on 4-5-1 defensive shape, compressing space between the lines and defending heroically in their own penalty area to keep the European Champions at bay, and committing only one foul in the process — the fewest ever recorded in a World Cup game.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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On the subject of speculative energy, galleries spoke about how Tuesday’s consistent, solid sales rhythm seemed a lot healthier in that regard.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
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These flowers are quite hardy and will thrive in USDA planting zones 2–11.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2026
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The bush was awash in a golden glow, a searing orange blaze stretching across the horizon where hardy vegetation met the sky.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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The abalone is plump and toothsome, yet still tender and accompanied by asparagus kissed by the fire.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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Post use, skin looks and feels more plump and less inflamed, with redness virtually gone and fine lines softened.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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Others strolled barefoot through the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, named after a courageous man who fought for freedom, not for presidents.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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This Juneteenth, my prayer is that the Governor’s Blue-Ribbon Commission will present courageous recommendations.—
Dr. Andraé Townsel,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
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“Stout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stout. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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