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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
Despite McDermott’s stance on the proposal, the Bills — who boast a similarly stout quarterback in Josh Allen — have run a version of play, too.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025
The 27-year-old is stout, athletic, and should fit well in Miami’s outside zone run game.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Your best bet is to match the cocoa notes, so a porter or stout — not too strong or hoppy — should still do the trick.
—Jay R. Brooks, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2025
Without their go-to scorer and clutch performer, the Knicks are forging a new identity as a stout defensive team.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2025
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025
The 27-year-old is stout, athletic, and should fit well in Miami’s outside zone run game.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Your best bet is to match the cocoa notes, so a porter or stout — not too strong or hoppy — should still do the trick.
—Jay R. Brooks, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2025
Without their go-to scorer and clutch performer, the Knicks are forging a new identity as a stout defensive team.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stout
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It’s entirely made of cotton that has been coated with polyvinyl to create a sturdy material with the look of pebbled leather, which is as water-resistant and stain-repellent as hide.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2025
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Get to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and avoid windows.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Torrez has a little Mike Tyson in him — a stocky 6-foot-2 steamroller who bullies his way inside with rib-crunching hooks.—
Anthony Stitt,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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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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The Cybertruck is indeed a valiant effort in doing something new, and that’s not what most manufacturers dare to do.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Apr. 2025
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In a valiant effort, Wanyonyi was able to hold off all three of these 1500-meter specialists.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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And the Nazis reinvented Jesus as a muscular Aryan hero who fought Jews.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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However, shortly after scoring her side’s third goal of the match, she was substituted with the muscular problem.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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It’s also cleverly engineered to do double duty: compost solid scraps and collect compost tea, a potent liquid fertilizer prized by plant lovers.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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Center Cooper Beebe provided solid reliability in his rookie season, but how far does his ceiling reach?—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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Foliage remains evergreen in locations where plants are winter hardy.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2025
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Balancing hardy explorer capabilities with a design that’s fresh and elegant, the brand new M will be a hot topic at the upcoming show.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Each of the six shades are packed with vegan collagen, aloe, and seawater to keep skin juicy and plump.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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The glosses are cruelty free and vegan, with a non-sticky formula and long-lasting, glossy finish that leaves lips looking hydrated and plump.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
16 Apr. 2025
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The doc observes students shaping and driving courageous forms of conversation among themselves and with their institutions.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2025
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John Lewis John Lewis, born in 1940 in Troy, Alabama, was a son of sharecroppers who became one of the most courageous and enduring voices of the Civil Rights Movement.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Stout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stout. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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