as in bulky
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Recent Examples of top-heavy
The weight distribution does feel top-heavy when the AeroActive is attached.
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Ewan Spence, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
The team the Clippers built is in contrast to last season’s top-heavy team that benefited from the relative health of Leonard, George, Harden and former backup Russell Westbrook until Leonard’s knee broke down before the postseason.
—Law Murray, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
With Prescott and Lamb signed to big extensions and pass rusher Micah Parsons the next in line to get paid, a top-heavy roster has few avenues to improve.
—C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 5 Nov. 2024
When their workforce seems a bit top-heavy, cutting middle management is considered an ideal way to save money.
—Shannon Gabriel, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Ewan Spence, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
The team the Clippers built is in contrast to last season’s top-heavy team that benefited from the relative health of Leonard, George, Harden and former backup Russell Westbrook until Leonard’s knee broke down before the postseason.
—Law Murray, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
With Prescott and Lamb signed to big extensions and pass rusher Micah Parsons the next in line to get paid, a top-heavy roster has few avenues to improve.
—C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 5 Nov. 2024
When their workforce seems a bit top-heavy, cutting middle management is considered an ideal way to save money.
—Shannon Gabriel, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for top-heavy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for top-heavy
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The glass is substantial and thick but doesn’t feel heavy or bulky.Laura Denby, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Existing supplements are typically derived from seed husks and roots, and are typically thick, viscous, and bulky.Juergen Eckhardt, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The bank listed the iPhone maker as one of its top picks heading into 2025 and reiterated its overweight rating alongside its $273 per share price target.Brian Evans, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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This advice applies to almost everyone, but for those who have obesity or are overweight—about three-quarters of the adult population in the U.S.—dieting and exercise are understood to be among the most important methods to improve their health.Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Among the dresses was a regal red gown, which featured off-the-shoulder strap and a voluminous skirt.Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Consider some of the smaller designers like Christopher John Rogers, whose voluminous dresses make for a true showstopper, or the avant-garde Hodakova, who just took home the LVMH Prize.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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Mothers, who spend more time than fathers on caregiving and household responsibilities such as scheduling these shoots, may feel outsize pressure to project a perfect image: According to a 2016 study commissioned by Instagram, the average mom checks the app six times a day.Erin Sagen, The Atlantic, 2 Dec. 2024
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Politics' outsize role reveals a new page in the playbook of politicizing investigations and prosecutions.Matt Viser The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 1 Dec. 2024
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Pushback on the Luigi Mangione Hype While Mangione's looks and widespread criticism of the healthcare industry have drawn substantial attention since the killing, there has also been significant condemnation and backlash to the obsession with the suspect.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, Republicans suffered several losses in Wisconsin and Montana, where Democrats managed to make substantial gains in both state legislatures amid redistricting.Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Top-heavy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top-heavy. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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