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as in athletic
marked by a well-developed musculature
Olympic runners tend to have very muscular legs
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as in strong
having muscles capable of exerting great physical force
a muscular superhero who can easily lift a ton or more
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as in aggressive
marked by or uttered with forcefulness
a presidential speech that promises to be a muscular enunciation of the nation's foreign policy
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as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
a muscular red wine that goes especially well with beef
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Recent Examples of muscular
Instead of endometrial tissue that grows outside the uterus, people with adenomyosis have endometrial tissue that grows into the muscular wall of the uterus.
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Heidi Cope, Health, 18 Feb. 2025
Mushers gather at trailheads and parking lots for long weekends of racing, with world-champion sprinters (often huge, muscular pointers with legs a mile long) competing alongside teams of purebred Siberians and assorted mutts.
—Blair Braverman, Outside Online, 18 Feb. 2025
Lenovo's muscular portable is built tough as nails and boasts some impressive components.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 25 Feb. 2025
In that period, Palmer’s production has declined (three goals, zero assists), and primary striker Nicolas Jackson sustained a muscular injury that will keep him out of action until April.
—Elias Burke, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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Heidi Cope, Health, 18 Feb. 2025
Mushers gather at trailheads and parking lots for long weekends of racing, with world-champion sprinters (often huge, muscular pointers with legs a mile long) competing alongside teams of purebred Siberians and assorted mutts.
—Blair Braverman, Outside Online, 18 Feb. 2025
Lenovo's muscular portable is built tough as nails and boasts some impressive components.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 25 Feb. 2025
In that period, Palmer’s production has declined (three goals, zero assists), and primary striker Nicolas Jackson sustained a muscular injury that will keep him out of action until April.
—Elias Burke, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for muscular
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McCaffery has a contract through the 2028 season, but with his program plagued by stagnant on-court performance and collapsing ticket sales, athletic director Beth Goetz could make a change.—
Scott Dochterman,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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The deficit came despite a $28.8 million increase in revenue from the previous year, highlighting the challenging financial environment even central athletic departments face in today’s collegiate landscape.—
Brian Roberts,
Forbes,
13 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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In fact, aggressive stretching can increase instability, putting more strain on the joint that can lead to pain and injury.—
Dana Santas,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
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Davis is an aggressive man corner that is capable of shutting down receivers one-on-one.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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But the advent of name, image and likeness earnings for college athletes threw yet another roadblock at Johnson’s attempt to establish an identity and maintain some continuity, as programs with richer collectives lured key players away.—
Dave Campbell,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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Rochford’s Guinness Beef Stew is a rich, chunky dish infused with traditional Guinness beer and brightened with fresh rosemary, and cherry tomatoes.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
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One longs for the sinewy action of a Transformers flick, or the imaginative gravity of something like the first Pacific Rim.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
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Ahead of more anniversary celebrations later this year — including parties, exclusive jewels and the brand’s first pop-up — the sinewy signature has been redesigned entirely in white diamonds, representing a step into new territory for a creative with two decades of rich jewelry design behind her.—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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But Trump sees tariffs as a powerful tool to either protect the domestic economy from unfair global competition, or to force much better trading terms for the U.S. from those who, in his view, are taking advantage at the expense of American firms and consumers.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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However, to encounter Diane Von Furstenberg, her life, her fashion line, her accomplishments, is to experience an exhibition that belongs at the Skirball and speaks to that institution’s mandate, as a powerful expression of Jewish identity and culture.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Apply Three Applications a Year For a dense lawn with good green color and moderate growth—as opposed to vigorous growth that demands mowing every four to five days during optimal conditions—fertilize your lawn in late spring, late summer, and again in late fall.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2025
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Its vigorous bubble and sharp clean taste makes Agua de Piedra great on its own or as the carbonated component of a nonalcoholic drink or cocktail.—
Khushbu Shah,
Bon Appétit,
10 Mar. 2025
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The challenge is now about commitment: Commitment to a robust health care system.—
Dr. Fatih Mehmet Gul,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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In parallel, there are concerns regarding a robust supply-chain as drivers are in short supply; this will be exerbated going forward due to the country’s low birth rate.—
Richard Bishop,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Muscular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muscular. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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