heavy-duty
adjective
heavy-du·ty
ˈhe-vē-ˈdü-tē 
-ˈdyü-
Examples of heavy-duty in a Sentence
some heavy-duty lobbying on the part of the president was necessary in order to get the bill passed
a group of heavy-duty politicians and other notables attended the gala
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Use freezer-safe, airtight containers or heavy-duty zip-top bags, pressing out excess air before sealing.
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2026
Removable end caps allow for easy removal and installation, without disassembling the entire heavy-duty system.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 11 Feb. 2026
By implementing the technology in heavy-duty fleets that already use central stations, the infrastructure requirements are more manageable as the technology scales.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
With winter weather not quite yet behind us (ugh), this under-$30 heavy-duty door mat both drains and dries quickly to keep your doorstep free of snow, water, and ice buildup.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2026
Removable end caps allow for easy removal and installation, without disassembling the entire heavy-duty system.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 11 Feb. 2026
By implementing the technology in heavy-duty fleets that already use central stations, the infrastructure requirements are more manageable as the technology scales.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
With winter weather not quite yet behind us (ugh), this under-$30 heavy-duty door mat both drains and dries quickly to keep your doorstep free of snow, water, and ice buildup.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Heavy-duty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy-duty. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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