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as in intensive
extreme in degree, power, or effect
some heavy-duty lobbying on the part of the president was necessary in order to get the bill passed
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as in powerful
having great power or influence
a group of heavy-duty politicians and other notables attended the gala
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Recent Examples of heavy-duty
Look no further than a sizable tote with heavy-duty handles that can hold towels, sunscreen, and six-packs effectively.
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Barry Samaha, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2025
Pair it with some heavy-duty aluminum foil or parchment paper for easier cleanup and to help your pans last even longer.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 21 Feb. 2025
With over 28 pounds of drag and a deep spool, it’s made for techniques that require a heavy-duty reel and plenty of heavy line to go along with it.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025
The mirror is made of shatterproof acrylic glass and is strongly tied up by heavy-duty straps.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025
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Barry Samaha, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2025
Pair it with some heavy-duty aluminum foil or parchment paper for easier cleanup and to help your pans last even longer.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 21 Feb. 2025
With over 28 pounds of drag and a deep spool, it’s made for techniques that require a heavy-duty reel and plenty of heavy line to go along with it.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025
The mirror is made of shatterproof acrylic glass and is strongly tied up by heavy-duty straps.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heavy-duty
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In particular, teams deploying fiber-optic drones that send and receive signals via millimeters-thick wires rather than via radio—a method of control that helps the operators circumvent intensive Ukrainian radio jamming.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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When babies born at Carroll need intensive neonatal care, they are sent to Sinai.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2025
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In the costume drama based on Guy de Maupassant’s 1885 novel of the same name, Pattinson portrayed an ambitious and amoral social striver, a former soldier who seeks to improve his fortunes by seducing the wives (played by Christina Ricci, Uma Thurman and Kristin Scott Thomas) of powerful men.—
Kevin Cassidy,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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His motivation could be to control something very powerful or just to slow down OpenAI in order to allow XAI to improve—seize the new market opportunity—or to break up OpenAI and render his competition obsolete.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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This is a performance that entwines intense physicality with simmering determination, and a sense of humor.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
24 Feb. 2025
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In the background of a Gaza ceasefire, Israel has steadily escalated an intense military operation in Palestinian cities in the West Bank, killing dozens and displacing tens of thousands of residents.—
Mick Krever,
CNN,
24 Feb. 2025
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Off-screen, Yao remains one of China’s most influential public figures, leveraging her massive social media following to advocate for humanitarian causes while continuing to reshape the industry on her own terms.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025
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Other attractions help put the eventful Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s in perspective by referencing influential historical figures and locations in Harlem.—
Jared Mccallister,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2025
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Julia Gomez Dinah Voyles Pulver USA TODAY Portions of Eastern states are facing heavy rain and flooding this weekend, and officials are asking people to hunker down as storms sweep through the area.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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The way McAvoy used his great stick and heavy body to make life miserable for Canadians, including his Bruins teammate, Brad Marchand.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Along with the cold will come the chance for a significant snowstorm, one that could eventually bring blizzard conditions to parts of the East Coast.—
Doyle Rice,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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The addition of about 500 new jobs will have a significant impact on the area’s employment and economic landscapes, Sada said, noting that the chamber doesn’t anticipate these positions to be highly specialized roles.—
Shawn Raymundo,
The Arizona Republic,
16 Feb. 2025
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The game between the fierce rivals was halted after 52 minutes due to fans throwing flares onto the pitch.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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After the goalless draw in one of soccer’s fiercest rivalries, the Portuguese manager was yet again outspoken in his press conference.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
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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
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“Heavy-duty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heavy-duty. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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