sinew(s)

noun

Definition of sinew(s)next
as in right hand

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  1. right hand
  2. spine
  3. backbone
Noun
  • Against Garcia, Romero kept his right hand glued to his chin to shut down Garcia's big left hook.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Anthony, who has been out since May with a torn ligament in his right hand, began ramping up swinging two weeks ago and has made steady progress.
    — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of right hand
Noun
  • Slowly drop the chin to the chest, lightly pulling down through the spine.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Prolonged sitting leads to a hunched spine and underused glutes.
    — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of spine
Noun
  • Michele Goodwin was once part of the American backbone of the $43 billion global industry.
    — CNN Staff, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Historically a safe haven, the Vineyard is now seen as the epicenter for changing the narrative on diversity, showcasing Black and Brown Americans as the backbone of the nation's economy and future.
    — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of backbone
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“Sinew(s).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinew%28s%29. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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