as in sturdy
able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure
a hard-bitten Apache chief who could endure the scorching heat of the Arizona desert
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Recent Examples of hard-bitten
But the sentiments are the razors in the apples: hard-bitten, painful, wise from disappointment, and braced for the next crisis.
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Spin Team, SPIN, 28 Nov. 2024
Alaska has devolved into a colony of big oil, and its politics have become so closed, hard-bitten, and strident.
—Jeremy Eichler, BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2015
Spin Team, SPIN, 28 Nov. 2024
Alaska has devolved into a colony of big oil, and its politics have become so closed, hard-bitten, and strident.
—Jeremy Eichler, BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2015
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hard-bitten
Adjective
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Rows of sturdy two- and three-story flats stand at attention on countless streets.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
The New Yorker,
14 Jan. 2025
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During renovation work, the men’s first team have been moved into the women’s building, with the women housed in a temporary — but sturdy — portable cabin, and the Graduate Lounge has been turned into the academy and women’s teams’ canteen.—
Charlotte Harpur,
The Athletic,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Temperature and Humidity Mountain mint is a hardy perennial that can thrive in cold temperatures and hot, humid summers in Zones 4-8.—
Lauren David,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2025
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These hardy perennials will thrive in outdoor pots well into zone 6. Boxwood Botanical Name: Buxus species and hybrids Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade Soil Type: Moist, well-draining Soil pH: Neutral (6.5-7.5) Boxwoods are hard-working shrubs, providing rich color and year-round structure.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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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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
Adjective
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The rest of the team can't stay healthy because of a rugged artificial turf home field.—
Dianna Russini,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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These include the rugged Prombron Black Stallion CLV, which will be built on a General Motors platform, and the high-performance Prombron Iron Stallion, which is based on the Lamborghini Urus.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Households are currently seeing significant reductions in their monthly electricity usage, resulting in cost savings—a big relief, especially in tough economic times.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
10 Jan. 2025
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Resolutions often fail due to an all-or-nothing mindset full of tough self-criticism.—
Jane Hanson,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Simmer chili: Bring to a vigorous simmer over high.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2025
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Stay inside as much as possible and avoid vigorous physical activity when outdoors.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Facing the stout Penn State defense that had largely kept the passing game in check all game, Leonard threw a perfect pass to a wide-open Jaden Greathouse, who made two defenders fall en route to the end zone for the game-tying score.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2025
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There won’t be a lack of talent on the field, with both teams being led by their stout defenses.—
Cameron Teague Robinson and Sam Khan Jr.,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Hard-bitten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hard-bitten. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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