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
But the mayor can use his position to push for vital rebuilding of these sinews of commerce.
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Howard Husock, New York Daily News, 28 May 2025
Enemies are bloated, fat, and covered in armor, or are made of sinew and bone, standing two heads taller than the already hulking Slayer, while some perch on the back of what can only be described as flesh-dogs mounted by generic looking demons adorned in cruel looking plate.
—Kazuma Hashimoto, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
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.
—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
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Howard Husock, New York Daily News, 28 May 2025
Enemies are bloated, fat, and covered in armor, or are made of sinew and bone, standing two heads taller than the already hulking Slayer, while some perch on the back of what can only be described as flesh-dogs mounted by generic looking demons adorned in cruel looking plate.
—Kazuma Hashimoto, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinew
Noun
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The strength of last year’s group was the secondary.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Plus, make sure to use weights that are appropriate for your current level of strength.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Expect spectacle, but also a story about claiming identity and embracing power.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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Boise trustees have the unusual power to increase or decrease property tax collections.—
Kevin Richert,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As the evening goes on, DJs take over the rooftop, giving the night a festival-like energy against the Fort Worth skyline.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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According to sources at Valdebebas, the teenager has impressed with his energy, tireless running, constant offering for the ball and strong personality.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But there is really no reason why this should be the case for Pilates—which consists of different low-impact movements to strengthen your core muscles, increase your flexibility, improve your posture and give you more awareness of your body in general.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The first came after the Browns had their second muscle-flexing scoring drive of the day to take the lead.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Sinew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinew. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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