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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Adjective
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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These flowers are quite hardy and will thrive in USDA planting zones 2–11.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2026
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The bush was awash in a golden glow, a searing orange blaze stretching across the horizon where hardy vegetation met the sky.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Available in 10 colors, the dress has wide straps that can easily conceal bra straps, and the stylish pointed hem of the bodice can be worn with a belt for a cinching effect.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Aug. 2025
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Available in 42 colors — including a vibrant blue that resembles the Princess’s — this dress has amassed more than 10,300 five-star ratings for its wrinkle-resistant fabric, adjustable waist-cinching belt, and full-coverage design.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Facing its toughest test of the playoffs, the Trinity High School football team relied on its foundation — strong running game, stout defense — to win another state championship.—
Rich Barak,
Louisville Courier Journal,
7 Dec. 2025
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The unit has had some struggles in certain games, but overall the Packers have been a very stout defense.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Dec. 2025
Verb
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But as the old saw has it, a lie goes round the world while the truth is tying its bootlaces.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The second quarter started with a bang, with BC High tying it back up at three right off the faceoff.—
Erik Anderson,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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Lightweight, foldable, and surprisingly sturdy, this mini table is perfect for camp cocktails, card games, or keeping gear off the ground.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The former Northwestern standout is playing at an All-Star level, threading the line between scorer and creator.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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The obstacles are lattice and thermal expansion coefficient mismatch between GaN and silicon, which generates threading dislocations during epitaxial growth.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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With the when, where and who will play whom at the 2026 World Cup all locked in, how do the groups rank from the easiest to the toughest?—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Opening a restaurant in downtown Boise is a tough racket.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Initiative, dubbed a ‘Swiss Brexit,’ sought binding limits by 2050, forcing strict curbs on asylum, family reunification and work permits, potentially dismantling Switzerland’s deal on free movement of people and close EU ties.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The final agreement will be confirmed by a binding UN Security Council resolution.—
Salma El Wardany,
Fortune,
14 June 2026
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“Strapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strapping. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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