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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
Sink a third of them in the ground to create sturdy sides without mortar.
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
If possible, drive to a nearby sturdy building.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
If possible, drive to a nearby sturdy building.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
Use a sturdy fireplace glass, screen, or other similar barrier to prevent sparks.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
If possible, drive to a nearby sturdy building.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
If possible, drive to a nearby sturdy building.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
Use a sturdy fireplace glass, screen, or other similar barrier to prevent sparks.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sturdy
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Popular, hardy, and easy to care for freshwater fish.—
Sierra Leone Starks,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2026
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Tropical hibiscus is cut back by one-third in spring; hardy types just need dead stems removed.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
9 Feb. 2026
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Among the recovered materials, dysprosium, ytterbium, and erbium are considered high-value due to strong demand and limited substitutes, while yttrium and gadolinium are widely used in electronics, lighting, and healthcare.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Paris Reuters — French wine and spirits exports fell last year to their lowest volume in at least 25 years as US tariffs and Chinese duties hit sales and a strong euro made some alcohol more expensive, industry group FEVS said on Tuesday, warning of no imminent relief.—
Reuters 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Next, environmentally friendly chemicals convert the rare earths from solid to liquid form, allowing selective separation.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Instead of focusing on common gases like water vapor or carbon monoxide, the scientists searched for sulfur-bearing molecules — elements that typically begin as solid grains in a young protoplanetary disk and thus suggest the planet formed through core accretion, according to the statement.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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There are also giant granite boulders dotting the shore, giving it a decidedly remote, rugged feel.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Both the Hangout Shade 7 and Hangout Shade 10 feature the rugged, adventure-ready Aerotech PVC inflatable construction that features throughout Bote's product line.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Xenon gloves from Rab are remarkably lightweight, warm, and breathable thanks to its featherweight but durable Pertex exterior and just right amount of premium Primaloft Gold insulation inside.—
Joe Jackson,
Outside,
11 Feb. 2026
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That means sneakers, ideally a pair that’s durable enough to withstand pounding the pavements, will be essential to your roster of footwear.—
Natalie Hammond,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Whether Sarah Scales Design Studio is renovating a historic South End Brownstone or building a modern Cape Cod retreat for a repeat client, the firm crafts inviting and functional interiors that are filled with sophisticated details.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
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Reductions are extremely desirable, as are firm caps on total numbers, but efforts to outlaw all nuclear weapons are fundamentally flawed.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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The stout bull-white form of São João Batista church, the second oldest in Brazil, overlooks the rolling Atlantic.—
Stephanie Rafanelli,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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His responsibilities — stout defense, ball security — in Cronin’s offense became clearer.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The prosecution said a medical report noted Lai’s general health condition remained stable.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Mohan highlighted that a favorable mix shift to higher capacity HDDs, stable pricing, and a focus on cost improvements could fuel gross margin above 50%, an operating margin of more than 40%, and EPS higher than $20.—
TipRanks,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Sturdy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sturdy. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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