as in powerful
strongly and heavily built
a beefy man who worked in a warehouse all his life
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Recent Examples of beefy
The tender, beefy flat iron is my go-to at the counter-service restaurant that also makes one of the city’s best burgers.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Nov. 2024
Under the hood remained a mix of inline-sixes and V-8s, with the powertrain lineup growing in size and power after a 1986 mid-life refresh; the beefiest, a 5.5-liter eight-cylinder found in the 560 SEL, reached 296 hp.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2024
Prime Video on Tuesday morning announced a series order for a spinoff of Reacher, one of the streamer’s beefiest hits, centered on Maria Sten‘s Frances Neagley.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2024
And this time, beefier 4-pot Brembo brakes were added to the package.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Nov. 2024
Under the hood remained a mix of inline-sixes and V-8s, with the powertrain lineup growing in size and power after a 1986 mid-life refresh; the beefiest, a 5.5-liter eight-cylinder found in the 560 SEL, reached 296 hp.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2024
Prime Video on Tuesday morning announced a series order for a spinoff of Reacher, one of the streamer’s beefiest hits, centered on Maria Sten‘s Frances Neagley.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2024
And this time, beefier 4-pot Brembo brakes were added to the package.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beefy
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This part of southern Lebanon has been the focus of cross-border fighting between Hezbollah, the most powerful armed group in Lebanon, and Israel.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
22 Jan. 2025
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Stargate’s announcement led to a rare moment of disharmony between Trump and his most powerful political cheerleader, Elon Musk.—
Billy Perrigo,
TIME,
22 Jan. 2025
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Biomechanical Analysis for Injury Prevention Employing machine learning capabilities to movement data offers coaches and physiotherapists actionable insights on how to adjust training regimens to preempt injuries and maximize athletic potential.—
Priya Oberoi,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Park District envisions an initial phase with five baseball fields, six multipurpose athletic fields, a domed soccer field, stadium with running track, accessible playground and a pond.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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As the scene’s cast clambers onto sun loungers by the Four Seasons Koh Samui infinity pool, three burly Thai guys in wide-brimmed straw hats and sodden neck towels wade into the water clutching towering reflectors.—
Charlie Campbell,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Coast Guard’s most immediate need was for heavy icebreakers, burlier ships that can handle missions in the Arctic as well as supply runs to the U.S. research station at McMurdo Sound, Antarctica.—
McKenzie Funk,
ProPublica,
23 Jan. 2025
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In a January 5 video, TikTok user showed the husky dad and Labrador mom sitting with their four children.—
Liz O'Connell,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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Enjoy a husky sled ride or visit a husky lodge for a fun family experience.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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This meaningful collectible item is small but mighty with a 337-piece build and great details, including a posable Hedwig owl figure, a buildable trunk containing a family portrait of Harry and his parents, A History of Magic book, and a wand.—
Kelsey Fredricks,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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In a prayer later called the Magnificat, Mary, the mother of Jesus, praises the glory and power of God who casts down the mighty and raises the lowly.—
Joanne M. Pierce,
The Conversation,
28 Jan. 2025
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There’s a steak on offer, a brawny New York strip, cooked to a perfect medium rare but presented, for some reason, next to a pile of vinegary sautéed red bell peppers, and a saucier of funky, fishy crawfish béarnaise.—
Helen Rosner,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
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There are machines with brawny German beer maids, flawless Chinese geishas, Manchu emperors on golden buffalo.—
Jonathan Rowe,
SPIN,
18 Dec. 2024
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Hudson played a hulking Lowrey organ, the FL (or Festival) model; it was purchased by the Band in 1961, to help sweeten the deal after Hudson refused their first several offers to join.—
Amanda Petrusich,
The New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2025
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The last 11 of Sabathia’s seasons came with the Yankees, with whom the hulking left-hander won the 2009 World Series, twice led the majors in wins — including with a career-high 21 in 2010 — and became a respected clubhouse leader.—
Peter Sblendorio,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
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Loftin Hall itself, the former student dining hall where the museum is housed, is noteworthy on its own, with beautiful Mexican tiles and sturdy wooden beams.—
Pam LeBlanc,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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The insulation will keep you warm in below-zero temperatures, while the sturdy rubber soles will prevent you from slipping and sliding on icy terrain.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Beefy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beefy. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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