1
as in muscular
having muscles capable of exerting great physical force
I need some strong people to help me move furniture
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2
as in powerful
having great power or influence
a time when the country needs a strong leader
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as in sturdy
able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure
the doctor soon declared her strong enough to go home from the hospital
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as in spicy
having a powerfully stimulating odor or flavor
the garlic in the sauce is almost too strong that's mighty strong perfume you're wearing
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as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
strong coffee
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as in ripe
having an unpleasant smell
the dog's strong breath nearly bowled me over
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as in compelling
having the power to persuade
made a strong argument for starting school an hour later each day
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as in stable
marked by the ability to withstand stress without structural damage or distortion
buildings strong enough to withstand an earthquake
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as in solid
not showing weakness or uncertainty
a strong belief in the value of hard work
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Recent Examples of strong
Memory stocks are generally very cyclical — When demand is strong, prices climb and supply eventually rises to take advantage.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Hall said the board and district had explored additional alternatives before concluding that the two scenarios presented Monday were the strongest options.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
Forced to confront this web of lies, Kanan faced an existential crisis of self-discovery and emerged stronger and more resolute than ever.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 19 May 2026
Referrals also tend to produce faster hires with stronger cultural alignment, so this approach can pay off in numerous ways.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 May 2026
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Hall said the board and district had explored additional alternatives before concluding that the two scenarios presented Monday were the strongest options.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
Forced to confront this web of lies, Kanan faced an existential crisis of self-discovery and emerged stronger and more resolute than ever.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 19 May 2026
Referrals also tend to produce faster hires with stronger cultural alignment, so this approach can pay off in numerous ways.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strong
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When Misiorowski pitches, his muscular legs take a long stride down the mound, and then his skinny right arm, which is as loose as a whip, follows.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Lou’s muscular body is always clad in unironed clothes.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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The powerful monetary incentives provided to our politicians and their PACs have compelled legislative compliance to their global agenda.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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The company said powerful AI systems require enormous computing resources, most of which still depend on chips designed by American and allied firms.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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Reintroduced as Aqua Lares in late 2025, the 254-footer is comfortable in the harshest of environments, with a sturdy ice-class hull that can power through practically anything.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
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Optimize the wall space by placing belts and bags on sturdy hooks.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2026
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Those are followed by a look inside Milpero’s fermentation room, where a sample drink acts as a midway digestif for the spicy, spectacular hot courses served later in the night.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
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This spicy and creamy queso is taken up a notch with a layer of creamy guacamole.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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To survive these transformations, rich states have resorted among other things to the ever greater exploitation, not only of poor states, but also of the human and ecological capital housed within them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Edmond Safra was that rich banker.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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Some of my favorite things about these characters is the friendships that form separate from the romances, and that also felt ripe for TV adaptation.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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That makes the exercise ripe for the hacking.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
13 May 2026
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Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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An hour north of New York City, the Hudson Valley has turned into one of the country’s most compelling beer regions with farms, river towns, mountain backdrops, and a concentration of serious breweries that keeps growing.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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With flat soles, light textures, and a smooth fit, preppy loafers are a solid option for long days on your feet, from theme park trips to office days.—
Aaron Royce,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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He was banged up by playoff time but posted 23 goals last season and was a solid bottom-six forward.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
19 May 2026
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“Strong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strong. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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