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as in hardy
able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure
it took a sturdy person to endure the life of a pioneer
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as in strong
marked by the ability to withstand stress without structural damage or distortion
wear sturdy boots because we will be going over sharp rocks and uneven terrain
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as in solid
not showing weakness or uncertainty
you'll need a sturdy grasp of the concepts of algebra before you can take calculus
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Recent Examples of sturdy
It’s crafted with a high-quality MDF and wood veneer material that feels sturdy and authentic and is sealed with a water-resistant coating.
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Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
On the other hand, Agarwal's spoon is sturdy, uses food-grade materials, and worked just as well measuring wet and dry ingredients during an Ars test.
—Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
Potassium helps produce sturdy plants and increases plants’ resistance to stress but overapplication of potassium (and too much of any nutrient) can cause other necessary nutrients to become unavailable to the plant.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
Rugs used on slippery surfaces such as wood and tile need to have sturdy backing made to hug the floor and grip it tightly.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
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Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
On the other hand, Agarwal's spoon is sturdy, uses food-grade materials, and worked just as well measuring wet and dry ingredients during an Ars test.
—Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
Potassium helps produce sturdy plants and increases plants’ resistance to stress but overapplication of potassium (and too much of any nutrient) can cause other necessary nutrients to become unavailable to the plant.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
Rugs used on slippery surfaces such as wood and tile need to have sturdy backing made to hug the floor and grip it tightly.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sturdy
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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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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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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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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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The silver lining was that even though COST didn’t reclaim its all-time, 2022 highs until December 2023, short-term oversold conditions still led to solid buying opportunities along the way.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
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The ad campaign shows pizza on a beach, pizza in a rugged Utah stonescape, and pizza in an untrammeled field of snow.—
Brenda Stolyar,
WIRED,
15 Mar. 2025
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Their rugged watch band for the iPhone was the first specifically designed for surfing.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Company Store Legends Hotel Pima Cotton Jogger Pants Pajama Set is comfortable and soft enough to sleep in, but also durable enough to wear while running errands.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Quartz countertops from brands like Caesarstone or Cambria provide a durable and sustainable alternative to traditional marble, offering elegance without the environmental impact.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Thanks to the combo of spicules, collagen, and hyaluronic acid, skin instantly feels firmer and looks plumped up.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2025
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Multi-sided platforms changed the conventional wisdom on firm boundaries again.—
Ted Ladd,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Megalodon’s teeth resemble those of a modern great white shark, so some scientists previously concluded that the two sharks had a similar stout body shape.—
Kate Golembiewski,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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Landry is slightly undersized, but nonetheless a stout edge-setter against the run; his greatest play strength a year ago.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
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Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf is the most intimate hotel out of the stable and one not to be overlooked.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Learning the art and science of how to keep these boats stable is a work in progress.—
Andrew Rice,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Sturdy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sturdy. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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