as in hardy
of a person
having a strong and sturdy constitution
a strapping young man
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Recent Examples of strapping
Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 10 Oct. 2019
Pepe Aguilar's set came at the end, of course, and was a showcase for his strapping persona.
—Joey Guerra, Houston Chronicle, 19 Aug. 2019
On arrival in the southern hemisphere, Gabriela (naturally) immediately bumps into a very strapping Kiwi bachelor named Jake, played by Adam Demos (UnREAL).
—Ruth Kinane, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2019
Patience paid off for the strapping senior first baseman in Saturday’s 4-3 nine-inning win over Lake Central in the Class 4A LaPorte Regional semifinals.
—Mike Hutton, Post-Tribune, 3 June 2018
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Verb
The Marines have recently experimented with strapping vehicles to the deck of amphibious transports and utilizing their firepower to strike targets on land or even defend the ship.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 10 Oct. 2019
Pepe Aguilar's set came at the end, of course, and was a showcase for his strapping persona.
—Joey Guerra, Houston Chronicle, 19 Aug. 2019
On arrival in the southern hemisphere, Gabriela (naturally) immediately bumps into a very strapping Kiwi bachelor named Jake, played by Adam Demos (UnREAL).
—Ruth Kinane, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2019
Patience paid off for the strapping senior first baseman in Saturday’s 4-3 nine-inning win over Lake Central in the Class 4A LaPorte Regional semifinals.
—Mike Hutton, Post-Tribune, 3 June 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strapping
Adjective
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In areas where 'Real Charmer' Leucanthemum is winter hardy (USDA Zones 5-9), plants can be overwintered in place in the ground.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 July 2025
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But proteins are hardier than DNA, so scientists can use them to gather information about fossils from much longer ago.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Surrounded by one of the league’s most talented rosters, the 22-year-old has everything a first-year starter could ask for: World-class play-caller, stout offensive line, talented skill position players and sole control over the starting role.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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The other new veteran cornerback, Jack Jones, got work in 11-on-11 drills and had stout coverage on at least one play.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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That’s where Baker and his team got the idea to find the sturdiest survivors and interbreed them with their Florida siblings.—
Alex Harris
July 25,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
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Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Lamar Jackson led a furious final push down the field, capped with Isaiah Likely’s spectacular would-be game-tying touchdown snag.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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With a second-quarter 3-pointer, Herro extended his career best streak of games with at least one 3-pointer to 69, tying Duncan Robinson’s franchise record, a record set in 2021.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Lamont, who had proposed boosting special education aid by $40 million — but not until July 2026 — countered that the state budget already was on pace to exceed the budget cap and that legislators needed to make tough choices and trim spending.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025
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Proper handwashing is tough when the handwash sink doesn’t have any hot water.—
David J. Neal
August 1,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Thai military has since claimed that more than 100 Cambodian soldiers have been killed as fighting spread throughout their rugged border, spanning some 500 miles.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Adventure Mate uses a mixture of hardened tool steel, composite and aerospace-grade aluminum to create a powerful, rugged tool that weighs in under 5 lb (2.3 kg) inclusive of all the hard components (handle, axe/saw head and shovel head).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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The Aston Martin Formula One team has confirmed that Fernando Alonso will not be taking part in the Hungarian Grand Prix Free Practice 1 session due to a muscular injury in his back.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers this week continued tests of a possible alternative countermeasure to muscular atrophy.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The World Meteorological Organization confirmed a new world record for lightning discharge distance The powerful lightning bolt, also known as a megaflash, stretched 515 miles from eastern Texas to Kansas City, Mo.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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By combining authentic passion with genuine care, the group shows inspiration can come from unexpected places—sometimes on four wheels, with a powerful engine and a committed community.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Strapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strapping. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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