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as in massive
having great weight
this trunk full of books is much too heavy for one person to lift
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as in slow
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest
the study of history doesn't have to be all about dull heavy reading and the memorization of dates
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as in greasy
containing much seasoning, fat, or sugar
avoid heavy desserts like cheesecake and pecan pie
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as in hazy
covered over by clouds
heavy skies threatening rain
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as in harsh
difficult to endure
they paid a heavy price for their mistakes
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as in intensive
extreme in degree, power, or effect
heavy rains the company is forecasting heavy losses this year
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as in serious
having a matter of importance as its topic
got into a heavy discussion about death and the afterlife
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as in difficult
requiring considerable physical or mental effort
until we find our groove, it's going to be heavy sledding on this project
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as in powerful
having great power or influence
she's not among the handful of heavy critics who can make or break a Broadway show
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as in pregnant
containing unborn young within the body
the heifer was heavy with young and soon would be birthing
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as in brute
a mean, evil, or unprincipled person
he played the heavy in film after film until being cast against type as the romantic lead in a comedy
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as in heavyweight
one of high position or importance within a group
in the field of secondary education, she definitely ranks as one of the heavies
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Recent Examples of heavy
Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025
In October, Mayor Eric Adams spearheaded a heavy police clampdown called Operation Restore Roosevelt, which consisted of more than 200 additional police officers that reduced crime by 29% in the area, Daughtry said.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
Matt Cabral, EW.com, 1 June 2025
Wingard’s sequel is a bit more abstract than its predecessor, focusing too much on strange world-building and too little on the battle between our two beloved heavies.
—EW.com, 8 May 2025
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Last year, Speicher conceived a novel way to help teens on the reservation: sharing his love of heavy music.
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At the same time, more of Richie's heavies arrive at the safe house.
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Until now, the most massive back hole merger was GW190521, detected in 2020.—
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After China fired ballistic missiles at American bases in Japan, the fighting exploded, with the U.S. launching massive strikes against the mainland and Japanese jets attacking Chinese ships.—
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Skin Conditions Dry, itchy skin, and wounds or cuts that are slow to heal can be a sign of hyperglycemia.—
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Without automation, errors are common and reimbursement is slow.—
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But the glowy finish the Glazing Mist imparts isn’t greasy.—
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Ouai’s Wave Spray gives that effortless, beachy texture without the crunch, Dae’s Agave Dry Heat + Hold Styling Mist helps lock in your style while fighting frizz, and K18’s Molecular Repair Hair Oil works deep to strengthen and smooth without ever feeling greasy.—
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Exercisers and health experts are asking whether the benefits of outdoor exercise are negated when the skies are hazy with wildfire smoke.—
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The Milky Way is our home galaxy, a vast spiral of stars, dust and cosmic wonder stretching across the sky like a hazy, glowing river.—
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The biggest change was the introduction of the punitive second apron, which imposed harsh team-building restrictions on teams that crossed said line.—
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Unlike harsher retinoids, this one is gentle enough for sensitive skin.—
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An intensive moisturiser that delivers maximum hydration, Revision’s DermProtect Barrier Defense™ also replenishes natural lipids, and enhances moisture retention.—
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The military would prefer to focus on managing ever-growing threats from satellites, an intensive effort that requires continual monitoring as other nations' increasingly sophisticated spacecraft maneuver from one orbit to another.—
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Over time, those sketches became more serious, taking the form of tattoo designs.—
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Simultaneously, approximately 850,000 Ozark Trail 64 oz Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottles were pulled after reports that defective lids could forcefully eject and cause serious injuries, including permanent vision loss in two cases.—
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Speaking with director Joe Johnston, Oka explained the two most difficult things to simulate digitally at the time were human skin and water.—
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Ullmann is the daughter of the late Swedish director Ingmar Bergman and the Norwegian actor Liv Ullmann, and specifics of her childhood are not difficult to locate.—
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“Heavy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heavy. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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