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muscled

ADJECTIVE
fit
Synonyms
STRONGEST
able-bodied competent robust slim strapping toned
STRONG
hale sound trim well
WEAK
fit as a fiddle in good condition up to snuff wholesome wrapped tight
Antonyms
STRONGEST
infirm weak
STRONG
sick unhealthy
WEAK
inadequate poor unfit
ADJECTIVE
muscular
Synonyms
STRONGEST
athletic brawny burly powerful robust sinewy stout strapping sturdy vigorous wiry
WEAK
able-bodied bruising fibrous hefty herculean hulky husky lusty mighty powerhouse pumped-up ripped ropy stalwart stringy strong tiger tough well-built
Antonyms
STRONGEST
impotent skinny slight small thin weak
WEAK
delicate flabby infirm

Example Sentences

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He muscled a brutal straight six over long-on off while hitting spinner Mohammad Nawaz for 17 in the sixth, before nudging singles after Banton nicked off to Usman Tariq.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Murphy gave Niecy Nash-Betts enough space and material in “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” for her to deliver an award-winning performance that muscled to the fore.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

The Senate passed this rejiggered deal late last week, and the House muscled it through on Tuesday.

From Slate • Feb. 7, 2026

But again the Chinese player snuffed out the threat to take it to a tight tiebreak, where Anisimova muscled her way through with some searing groundstrokes.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

St. Christopher, muscled like a weight lifter and crossing a stream of bronze, winked in the sudden light, giving fierce definition to an outsized staff and a Gerber baby Christ.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy