as in bulky
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Recent Examples of top-heavy
Head coach Bruce Arena said that even in its less top-heavy state, the cup is an important goal for his club, which is unbeaten in six matches across all competition.
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Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
And a roster that once seemed too top-heavy now has, at least in theory, more potential impact options to bring off the bench.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
In practice, Antonio Conte’s attempts to use Richarlison, Kane and Son together just gave Spurs a clunky, top-heavy feel.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Critics of the current four-star structure argue that the U.S. military has become too top-heavy.
—David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
And a roster that once seemed too top-heavy now has, at least in theory, more potential impact options to bring off the bench.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
In practice, Antonio Conte’s attempts to use Richarlison, Kane and Son together just gave Spurs a clunky, top-heavy feel.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Critics of the current four-star structure argue that the U.S. military has become too top-heavy.
—David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top-heavy
Adjective
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Known as a clothing fixer, micro stitch tool, or basting gun, this lightweight gadget of many names doesn’t require batteries, electricity, or a bulky sewing machine to quick-fix popped stitches.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2025
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Filming our own videos as kids with our parents’ bulky handheld cameras.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Analyst Ryan Brinkman assigned an overweight rating to the stock.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
22 May 2025
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No one wants to get stuck with an overweight carry-on.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
19 May 2025
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The figure-hugging Zuhair Murad gown is made with a knitted black fabric designed to look like a spiderweb and features a voluminous black shawl detail around the star's shoulders.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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The garment was accompanied by another salmon pink item, an ostrich feather jacket featuring voluminous sleeves.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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While the attempts to create massy cinema land fine for most parts, Dhawan does not quite emerge as the larger-than-life south-Indian hero set to rule the audience merely with his presence.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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While the attempts to create massy cinema land fine for most parts, Dhawan does not quite emerge as the larger-than-life south-Indian hero set to rule the audience merely with his presence.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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The outsize return was almost entirely thanks to General Catalyst’s large ownership stake (18.3%) as a cofounder.—
Iain Martin,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Jurors — your neighbors — are being manipulated into awarding outsize verdicts by extremely skilled and opportunistic plaintiffs’ lawyers.—
Robert Tyson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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This indicates substantial price swings during these periods.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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In the February meeting, however, Clinton’s top economic advisers, including Bob Rubin, the then head of the National Economic Council, and Lloyd Bentsen, the Treasury Secretary at the time, were advocating substantial cuts in the budget.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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“Top-heavy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top-heavy. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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