as in strength
the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task
the justices displayed great intellectual depth and sinew in writing their opinion on this case
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Recent Examples of sinew
Over more than 75 years and the administrations of 14 different US presidents, including the first Trump administration, the US has been the sinew that has kept the alliance together.
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Brad Lendon, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
Just the machine, without the ghost, without the tender nerve and sinew of life.
—Ayad Akhtar, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
For thread, early Americans likely used the sinew from the connective tissues of large mammals, Pelton said.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
Native artists and art have been woven into the fabric and sinew of Idyllwild and are integral to the success of the 78-year-old residential high school.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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Brad Lendon, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
Just the machine, without the ghost, without the tender nerve and sinew of life.
—Ayad Akhtar, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
For thread, early Americans likely used the sinew from the connective tissues of large mammals, Pelton said.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
Native artists and art have been woven into the fabric and sinew of Idyllwild and are integral to the success of the 78-year-old residential high school.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinew
Noun
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Start half strength liquid fertilizer applications weekly after the seeds germinate.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
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Even these young players already have major tournament experience — a huge strength given their tough group.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2025
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Why Tacit Knowledge Often Isn't Shared Despite its power, tacit knowledge rarely flows freely.—
Wayne Yu,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Low energy is also frequently reported among folks with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)—a disorder that causes hormonal imbalances, irregular periods, and other symptoms like excessive hair growth and acne.—
Julia Ries,
SELF,
23 June 2025
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Any final decision to close the waterway rests with the country's national security council, and its possibility has raised the specter of higher energy prices and aggravated geopolitical tensions, with Washington calling upon Beijing to prevent the strait's closure.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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As muscular as Lewis-Parry already is, special makeup effects supervisor John Nolan added even more muscles on top of his massive frame, especially to his back.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
21 June 2025
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Your core includes the muscles that surround your spine, from your abdominals to your lower back.—
Katie Camero,
SELF,
20 June 2025
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“Sinew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinew. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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