1
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
The flooding that was seen on Tuesday has also raised new concerns about the impact weather can have on a detention facility that is composed of heavy-duty tents.
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Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
The heavy-duty, weather-resistant cord charges automatically through a solar panel during the day.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 3 July 2025
Always connect the generator to appliances with heavy-duty extension cords.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
To address this, legislation has been introduced requiring that a qualified human operator be present in autonomous heavy-duty trucks to take over manual control as needed.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025
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Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
The heavy-duty, weather-resistant cord charges automatically through a solar panel during the day.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 3 July 2025
Always connect the generator to appliances with heavy-duty extension cords.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
To address this, legislation has been introduced requiring that a qualified human operator be present in autonomous heavy-duty trucks to take over manual control as needed.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heavy-duty
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An intensive moisturiser that delivers maximum hydration, Revision’s DermProtect Barrier Defense™ also replenishes natural lipids, and enhances moisture retention.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The military would prefer to focus on managing ever-growing threats from satellites, an intensive effort that requires continual monitoring as other nations' increasingly sophisticated spacecraft maneuver from one orbit to another.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 July 2025
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One of the most powerful moments of the night was the Waiting to Exhale tribute, beautifully curated by Adam Blackstone.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Modern medicine now offers safe, effective tools to treat obesity—from life-saving bariatric surgery to powerful new medications.—
Francesco Rubino,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Anybody who thought Messi would rest after the intense international tournament does not know Messi.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 July 2025
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Early Friday morning, intense rain caused flash flooding across Texas Hill Country.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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As the platform nears its 15th anniversary, Instagram is launching a bold new campaign called ANYWAY—a global creative movement co-created with some of today’s most influential artists, including Tyler,The Creator, Rosalía, Fred Again.., Cole Bennett, Clint 419, Nadia Lee Cohen, and Slawn.—
Bryanna Symone,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Keen, one of the most influential artists in Texas history, has a ranch outside Kerrville.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
9 July 2025
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Last year, Speicher conceived a novel way to help teens on the reservation: sharing his love of heavy music.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
10 July 2025
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Fires were spotted on the north and south rims of the Black Canyon after heavy lightning activity early Thursday morning, park spokesperson Lori Rome said.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
10 July 2025
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Here’s everything to know about the monsoon: Phoenix heats up, but significant rain is missing in the forecast Before Phoenix gets soaked, it gets scorched.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
9 July 2025
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While some savings are available to those without a Prime account, the best of these great deals and most significant discounts (as well as the fastest shipping times) are usually reserved for Prime members.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
9 July 2025
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With so many players in the game, the competition is simultaneously fierce and toothless.—
Todd Fisher,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Winds, too, were fierce, gusting up to 70 mph at the lakefront, according to the National Weather Service.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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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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“Heavy-duty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heavy-duty. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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