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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

And on Kim Theory’s night, the heaviness left behind by the fires stays at the door.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 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

The heaviness in the air seemed to increase as they got closer to the stairs.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older




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