as in hardy
of a person
having a strong and sturdy constitution
a strapping young man
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Recent Examples of strapping
Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 10 Oct. 2019
Pepe Aguilar's set came at the end, of course, and was a showcase for his strapping persona.
—Joey Guerra, Houston Chronicle, 19 Aug. 2019
On arrival in the southern hemisphere, Gabriela (naturally) immediately bumps into a very strapping Kiwi bachelor named Jake, played by Adam Demos (UnREAL).
—Ruth Kinane, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2019
Patience paid off for the strapping senior first baseman in Saturday’s 4-3 nine-inning win over Lake Central in the Class 4A LaPorte Regional semifinals.
—Mike Hutton, Post-Tribune, 3 June 2018
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Adjective
The Marines have recently experimented with strapping vehicles to the deck of amphibious transports and utilizing their firepower to strike targets on land or even defend the ship.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 10 Oct. 2019
Pepe Aguilar's set came at the end, of course, and was a showcase for his strapping persona.
—Joey Guerra, Houston Chronicle, 19 Aug. 2019
On arrival in the southern hemisphere, Gabriela (naturally) immediately bumps into a very strapping Kiwi bachelor named Jake, played by Adam Demos (UnREAL).
—Ruth Kinane, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2019
Patience paid off for the strapping senior first baseman in Saturday’s 4-3 nine-inning win over Lake Central in the Class 4A LaPorte Regional semifinals.
—Mike Hutton, Post-Tribune, 3 June 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strapping
Adjective
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Spruce trees, which are evergreen conifers related to but not the same as flora like the Douglas fir or pines, are long-living, hardy plants that are well known to exist in some pretty harsh environments.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Apr. 2025
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Carp are hardy freshwater fish native to Europe and Asia, known for their adaptability to various environmental conditions.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That pair earned a 57 percent expected goal rate while playing matchup minutes in the regular season, but their defense wasn’t as stout against the Devils in Round 1.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Or try Tower Arch Trail (3.4 miles roundtrip), which takes you to a stout, wide arch near a tower.—
Maya Silver,
Outside Online,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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For your safety, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2025
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The paddles are crafted with a sturdy, lightweight design suitable for players just starting and looking to develop their skills.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
12 May 2025
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Lamar Jackson led a furious final push down the field, capped with Isaiah Likely’s spectacular would-be game-tying touchdown snag.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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With a second-quarter 3-pointer, Herro extended his career best streak of games with at least one 3-pointer to 69, tying Duncan Robinson’s franchise record, a record set in 2021.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But his sharpness increased as the tournament progressed, especially in the semi-final against his toughest opponent on paper, Stephen Nedoroscik.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Dodging tough questions without seeming a bit evasive.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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And on the rugged ninth hole, his tee shot held up in the grass just short of the bunker.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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The second webcam will cover the rugged cliffs where puffins, guillemots, razorbills, shags, and various species of gull typically gather.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Dominic Solanke is a doubt for Sunday’s trip to West Ham United after also being forced off with a muscular problem during the Europa League tie.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Indeed, an ascendant wing of the Republican Party has actively pushed for a more muscular government—in the areas of family and industrial policy, for example—after reaching the conclusion that Reagan-style market orthodoxy has hollowed out communities, among other bad outcomes.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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The annual meeting is an opportunity to celebrate the league's work over the past year, hear from a powerful advocate for Arkansas families and help shape the organization's direction for the future.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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Ventura's filing is now widely viewed as the initial string pulled in what has become the unraveling of one of music's most powerful men.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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“Strapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strapping. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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