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heaviness

[hev-ee-nis] / ˈhɛv i nɪs /
NOUN
burden
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STRONG


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The yolks deepen the flavor and create body without tipping the balance into heaviness.

From Salon Apr. 14, 2026

“Constant self-viewing makes eyelid heaviness and a chronically tired appearance far more noticeable,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 1, 2026

He’s got kind of an operatic quality to some of the stuff he sings — very emotional and melodic music that he puts on top of the heaviness of System.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2025

The US-based Society for Vascular Surgery said the condition can cause heaviness in the affected limb, as well as swelling and pain.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2025

I felt a deep heaviness in my stomach, like all my insides were going to come out through my toes.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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