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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
This sturdy design comes in nine different sizes and three shapes, including rectangle, round, and runner.
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Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 5 June 2025
That whiskey is obviously not a single-barrel expression and is bottled at a sturdy 100 proof.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
The smooth and sturdy wheels roll easily across any surface, and the handle can retract into 12 different positions.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
It’s got all the gaming-friendly extras; HDR support, DP 1.4, HDMI, and a metal stand that actually feels sturdy for once.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 May 2025
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Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 5 June 2025
That whiskey is obviously not a single-barrel expression and is bottled at a sturdy 100 proof.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
The smooth and sturdy wheels roll easily across any surface, and the handle can retract into 12 different positions.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
It’s got all the gaming-friendly extras; HDR support, DP 1.4, HDMI, and a metal stand that actually feels sturdy for once.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sturdy
Adjective
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Plants have larger foliage and bigger blooms than their tropical counterparts and are winter hardy.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
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Above the tidal zone begins a maquis of mastic, myrtle, helichrysum, arbutus, and other fragrant, hardy plants, which in the higher, more remote parts of the island give way to groves of ilex, eucalyptus, and stone pine.—
Lee Marshall,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2025
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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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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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The Eufy Life mobile app is solid, including easy at-a-glance views, long-term charts, and drill-down capabilities.—
Christopher Null,
Wired News,
4 June 2025
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The Anker Nebula Capsule 3 projector is now 28% off and brings big-screen movie nights anywhere with its soda-can size, built-in Google TV, and shockingly solid sound.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
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After a rugged childhood without electricity or indoor plumbing, Robertson earned a football scholarship to Louisiana Tech University.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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Groups were scaling the 30-foot steel border fence with rope ladders, or crawling through gaps sawed into the old steel mesh fencing, hundreds of people a day in a 20-mile stretch starting at the rugged mountainside of Mt. Cristo Rey.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Still, clean investment activity accounted for just under 5% of overall private investment in structures, equipment, and durable consumer goods in the first quarter.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The measure has proven durable because its benefits were tangible, and voters seldom surrender benefits.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Brands that want to thrive must set firmer boundaries with retailers and platforms and refuse arrangements that jeopardize their financial or creative independence.—
Adam Ayers,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Density Options: For custom comfort, many pillows offer soft, medium, and firm densities.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
3 June 2025
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This is having a spillover effect to other stout offerings in the U.S.—
Erik Ofgang,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Use a stout wooden stake and place it in the soil near the center of the pot after filling it with soil.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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The man is currently recovering and in stable condition at Kings County Hospital's intensive care unit, according to a GoFundMe page created to help him with his unforeseen medical expenses.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Now, investors looking for stable returns may want to consider diversified investment alternatives such as the Trefis High Quality portfolio, which has showcased impressive performance, yielding over 91% returns since its inception.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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“Sturdy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sturdy. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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