How to Use heavy-duty in a Sentence

heavy-duty

adjective
  • For sure, heavy-duty sports rights are the glue that keep them healthy.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 9 Aug. 2024
  • This heavy-duty cast aluminum pan will do the trick.
    — Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Sep. 2025
  • For extra dirty items, the heavy-duty wash is the right choice.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
  • These goatskin leather gloves are a match for heavy-duty garden work.
    — Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2025
  • No need to break out the heavy-duty gear if your hike is more leisurely.
    — Ann Wang, Seventeen, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Grab some heavy-duty oven/grill mitts to protect your hands from the heat.
    — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
  • Bulky refers to the size of the items or the load, while heavy-duty refers to how soiled an item is.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
  • It’s made of heavy-duty steel and mounts to the wall to free up storage space on the floor.
    — Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The rules also look to cut emissions from heavy-duty trucks as well.
    — Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 12 Apr. 2023
  • But a heavy-duty garden shovel isn't the best choice for your car.
    — Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
  • This heavy-duty caddy is designed to move large planters with ease.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Its handle is made of bamboo, and its head is made of heavy-duty steel.
    — Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Crumple a ball of heavy-duty foil then use a pair of tongs to grasp it, and scrub the grates.
    — Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
  • Crumple a ball of heavy-duty foil then use a pair of tongs to grasp it, and scrub the grates.
    — Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Crumple a ball of heavy-duty foil then use a pair of tongs to grasp it, and scrub the grates.
    — Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
  • These rugged and heavy-duty totes are by far the most durable and the best tote bags on the market.
    — Aemilia Madden, harpersbazaar.com, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Wrap each rib slab with heavy-duty aluminum foil; place on prepared wire rack.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
  • This is a heavy-duty option that doesn’t rust or warp and could last a lifetime.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
  • That’s where heavy-duty cleaners like degreasers come in handy.
    — Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Mar. 2023
  • The heavy-duty soles are strong enough to hold up to mail runs and endless trips up and down the stairs.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 12 May 2025
  • For super tough gunk, break out the heavy-duty oven cleaner once or twice a year.
    — Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Thread a sinker slide up the main line, and tie a heavy-duty barrel swivel to the end.
    — Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 20 Feb. 2023
  • The best part of these heavy-duty bikes is that they'll be delivered right to your door.
    — Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 21 June 2023
  • The heavy-duty burr grinders are designed to withstand a home next to a hot stove for years.
    — Andrew Watman, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Its poles are made of sturdy, heavy-duty steel and weigh less than 40 pounds.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 14 May 2023
  • Take the case of Weaver, the Black sergeant forced to wear the heavy-duty chain.
    — Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
  • The fabric is so heavy-duty but at the same time so delicate.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The set comes with two sturdy shelves and a heavy-duty mounting bracket.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Store records show that Dudley purchased a box of heavy-duty trash bags.
    — Natalie Morales, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2023
  • The high-density foam and heavy-duty coil help to support and align your spine.
    — Medea Giordano, WIRED, 15 Feb. 2024

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