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as in muscular
having muscles capable of exerting great physical force
I need some strong people to help me move furniture
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as in powerful
having great power or influence
a time when the country needs a strong leader
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as in sturdy
able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure
the doctor soon declared her strong enough to go home from the hospital
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as in spicy
having a powerfully stimulating odor or flavor
the garlic in the sauce is almost too strong that's mighty strong perfume you're wearing
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as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
strong coffee
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as in ripe
having an unpleasant smell
the dog's strong breath nearly bowled me over
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as in compelling
having the power to persuade
made a strong argument for starting school an hour later each day
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as in stable
marked by the ability to withstand stress without structural damage or distortion
buildings strong enough to withstand an earthquake
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as in solid
not showing weakness or uncertainty
a strong belief in the value of hard work
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Recent Examples of strong
Few teams from any conference can compare with the Hoosiers’ season-long demonstration of balanced strong play.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
This positions the material as a strong candidate for electric vehicles, aerospace systems, and grid storage operating in extreme cold environments.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
Unable to turn back against the strong currents of the Napo, the party, now reduced to just 50, carried on downriver toward the Amazon.
—Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
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The video opens with Ryder lounging on a plastic lounge chair, unfazed, while her muscular partner paces nearby, yelling into his phone.—
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Research shows that muscular strength has a direct impact on your stress response and mental health, as well as cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors.—
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Indescribable, illogical, and oh-so powerful belief.—
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Hellyer however noted that for now Iran’s powerful security establishment remains intact.—
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With sturdy construction, ample shelf space, and glass doors, china cabinets are excellent for storing and displaying delicate china sets, trinkets, decorative plates, heirloom decor, and more.—
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
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Rye whiskey is the drier and spicier cousin of bourbon with an herbaceous edge, an edge which (as with the Sazerac, La Louisiane and others) is given a few dozen exclamation points with a dash of absinthe.—
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This creamy, cheesy pasta dish gets its extra spicy flavor from Andouille sausage, pepper Jack cheese, and Cajun seasoning.—
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Layer warm materials and textures to make spaces feel richer and less stark.—
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Trump has repeatedly touted Venezuela’s rich oil supply as among the motivations for the January 2 military assault on the country and the capture of its leader, Nicolás Maduro, who has since been charged with drug trafficking and weapons possession.—
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There's nothing quite like ripe, juicy blueberries picked at the height of the season.—
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Adding ripe avocado makes hummus greener, creamier, and more delicious.—
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Their work, published in Nano-Micro Letters, presents a compelling strategy for bridging laboratory materials innovation and real-world battery deployment.—
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Even with the affair, David's alibi appeared to be solid, so Belinda's murder went unsolved for years.—
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Polka dots bring visual interest without overwhelming a look, pairing easily with solid staples.—
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“Strong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strong. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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