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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
Saturday’s win did not come easily, despite Seton Hall (7-22; 2-16 in conference play) owning the Big East’s lowest-scoring offense and St. John’s boasting the conference’s stoutest defense.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2025
Herro, Adebayo, Wiggins and Mitchell are a stout quartet to build on, to add to.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
That’s without even mentioning Michigan State’s stout, physical defense, which has the fifth-best 3-point defense in the country, as well as a top-25 block percentage.
—Cj Moore, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
San Diego State basketball has made a name for itself in recent years off the back of a stout defense.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 16 Feb. 2025
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2025
Herro, Adebayo, Wiggins and Mitchell are a stout quartet to build on, to add to.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
That’s without even mentioning Michigan State’s stout, physical defense, which has the fifth-best 3-point defense in the country, as well as a top-25 block percentage.
—Cj Moore, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
San Diego State basketball has made a name for itself in recent years off the back of a stout defense.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stout
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This romantic number takes design direction from a field of blooming cornflowers and is a pitch-perfect match for ballet flats, a treasured pair of kitten heels, or even sturdy and dependable white sneakers — looking flawless in each and every context.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
15 Mar. 2025
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The exterior is made from a sturdy and durable polycarbonate material that won’t easily wear and tear, even after longhaul travel.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2025
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Cooper concluded that a megalodon would have been a stocky, powerful shark—measuring some 52 feet (16 meters) in length with a body mass of 67.86 tons—able to execute bursts of high speed to attack prey, much like the significantly smaller great white shark.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
9 Mar. 2025
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But the stocky, six-foot-two Aucklander’s addition to the predictions has sparked the bookmakers’ interest.—
Julia Ranney,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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The rest of the episode shows the Current’s valiant efforts despite the loss in the NWSL semifinals against Orlando.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
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The animal fell into an icy river in the Xinjiang city of Kashgar recently, according to footage of the valiant rescue effort and a description shared by Newsflare.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Medicaid recipients Jessica Martinez and Ana Medina Garcia, cancer survivors and recipients of Medicaid, and Emma Larson, who received a lifesaving treatment for her spinal muscular atrophy due to a reimbursement from the National Institutes of Health, were also invited by Schumer.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
4 Mar. 2025
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Schumer also extended an invitation to Emma Larson, who received treatment for her spinal muscular atrophy due to a reimbursement from the National Institutes of Health, as well as Jessica Martinez and Ana Medina Garcia, recipients of Medicaid from New York.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
4 Mar. 2025
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Still, in a game that featured an abundance of high-level basketball, even a solid game from Brown might have been enough.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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This sign is crafted from solid wood and has a burlap string and bow, along with a rainbow marshmallow peep design.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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Sweet gum grows 60-75 feet tall and is hardy in Zones 5-9. 06 of 07 Tulip Tree Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) roots are fleshy and sparse.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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Trees and shrubs that have historically been hardy in this area can also struggle with frost in the early spring.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
28 Feb. 2025
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Tortellini are plump and tender after simmering in the sauce—no need to cook them before adding to the pan.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2025
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Pre-soaked for easy use, each pad combines retinol and collagen for smoothing and added firmness, making your skin feel refreshed, plump and revitalized in one easy step.—
Maria Correa,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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Von Blasingame died on Jan. 18, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia, his family said.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Her courageous work in eastern Ukraine stands in direct contrast to Trump and Putin, who heap praise on each other and ignore the devastation to Ukraine, an ignorance that not even death and injury to women and children can penetrate.—
Bob Kustra,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Stout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stout. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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