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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
Take the case of Weaver, the Black sergeant forced to wear the heavy-duty chain.
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Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Also included in the box is a heavy-duty weatherproof PoE AC adapter with a 15-foot power cord, mounting hardware, and an installation guide.
—PCMAG, 2 Mar. 2025
Combine sour cream mixture, yeast mixture, and eggs in the bowl of a heavy-duty electric stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
The agency also approved the Heavy-Duty Omnibus rule, adopted in 2020, which sets cleaner engine standards and warranty requirements for new heavy-duty vehicles and is slated to take effect this year.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
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Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Also included in the box is a heavy-duty weatherproof PoE AC adapter with a 15-foot power cord, mounting hardware, and an installation guide.
—PCMAG, 2 Mar. 2025
Combine sour cream mixture, yeast mixture, and eggs in the bowl of a heavy-duty electric stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
The agency also approved the Heavy-Duty Omnibus rule, adopted in 2020, which sets cleaner engine standards and warranty requirements for new heavy-duty vehicles and is slated to take effect this year.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heavy-duty
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The tool is designed for people who do intensive knowledge work in areas like finance, science, policy, and engineering.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The episode, written by Dan Erickson and Mark Friedman and directed by Jessica Lee Gagné, feels almost made with Reddit in mind, filled with images and Easter Eggs that demand intensive screenshot analysis.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2025
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Each small model can handle one or more tasks, and the result will be an elaborate and powerful digital sentience that can handle a wide range of projects.—
John Werner,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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But just as smartphones and the internet are powerful tools to broaden their horizons, parents and caregivers are right to be cautious about exactly what their teens are posting on the day-to-day.—
Ella Cerón,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2025
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This is due to the bodywork, interior work, and intense customization required to retrofit a new drivetrain under an old body.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 Mar. 2025
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Last year, intense protests and riots against immigration erupted throughout England after 17-year-old Axel Muganwa Rudakubana stabbed and killed young girls at a dance class.—
Abigail Anthony,
National Review,
8 Mar. 2025
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Weighing most heavily on the market was superstar stock Nvidia, one of Wall Street’s most influential companies that’s been leading the market for years.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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The most influential leaders establish credibility through reliability, transparency, and consistency in their messaging.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The 13-pound, 6-ounce largemouth also tied a Bass Fishing League record for the heaviest bass ever weighed at a BFL event, according to Major League Fishing.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
28 Feb. 2025
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Chime’s continued growth has been driven by heavy spending on advertising and cross-selling its customers on additional products, such as its credit builder card.—
Jeff Kauflin,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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While the Board appreciates that mistakes can be made, the mistakes here are significant and damaging to the BBC.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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This is after recent significant rises in the price of electricity.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The bill has been met with both fierce opposition and staunch support from students, professors and community members across the state.—
Amanda McCard,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2025
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With Zverev looking to cement his dominance, Alcaraz aiming for a repeat title, and Fritz eager to defend home soil, the competition will be fierce from day one.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 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 13 Mar. 2025.
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