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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
This sturdy design comes in nine different sizes and three shapes, including rectangle, round, and runner.
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Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 5 June 2025
That whiskey is obviously not a single-barrel expression and is bottled at a sturdy 100 proof.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
The smooth and sturdy wheels roll easily across any surface, and the handle can retract into 12 different positions.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
It’s got all the gaming-friendly extras; HDR support, DP 1.4, HDMI, and a metal stand that actually feels sturdy for once.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 May 2025
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Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 5 June 2025
That whiskey is obviously not a single-barrel expression and is bottled at a sturdy 100 proof.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
The smooth and sturdy wheels roll easily across any surface, and the handle can retract into 12 different positions.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
It’s got all the gaming-friendly extras; HDR support, DP 1.4, HDMI, and a metal stand that actually feels sturdy for once.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sturdy
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To restore the balance, residents, farmers and the local school joined forces to bring back a hardy native breed: the Old Norwegian Sheep.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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City’s video tribute was a tear-jerker, and less hardy characters than De Bruyne — nicknamed ‘the tumble dryer’ due to his dry (and blunt) approach — would surely have cracked and let the tears roll.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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The Eufy Life mobile app is solid, including easy at-a-glance views, long-term charts, and drill-down capabilities.—
Christopher Null,
Wired News,
4 June 2025
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Manufacturers have begun to feel the effects, but the overall job market has remained solid, with layoffs remaining relatively low, and inflation has not taken off.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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The unexpected combination of rugged Western elements with sleek swimwear created a striking contrast that resonated with the fashion-forward crowd.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Nigel Sylvester’s Air Jordan 4 RM collaborations were some of the most coveted sneakers of 2024 and after a reported Air Jordan 7 RM instead turned out to be a new model known as the Jordan 92 MVP, another Air Jordan shoe is now rumored to receive the rugged restomod remaster.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
7 June 2025
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The secret here is Patagonia’s durable spandex jersey blend that stretches with give, hugging in all the right places.—
Kayla Becker,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2025
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The chair features a durable, rust-proof aluminum frame that’s covered in a woven material that’s designed to look like wicker.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2025
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Rachel Fletcher, commerce director How firm is the mattress?—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
13 June 2025
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Critics have pointed out that Cisco has been in need of major fixes, which my firm Futuriom has detailed from end-user research over the past few years.—
R. Scott Raynovich,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Hughes was on pace for 92 points before he got hurt, while Hischier scored 35 goals and drove stout defensive results at a tidy $7.25 million cap hit.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Amber Fortress, India Erected in the early 17th century by the Mughal ruler of Rajasthan, the Amber Fortress crowns a hilltop near Jaipur, its stout walls reflected in the waters of Maota Lake.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 June 2025
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Medics took both victims to New York-Presbyterian Columbia Hospital in stable condition.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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This release is aimed at fixing some problems that cropped up in an earlier Gemini Pro update, and the word is, this version will become a stable release that comes to the Gemini app for everyone to use.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
5 June 2025
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“Sturdy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sturdy. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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