Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinew(s)
Noun
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The Raiders lost quarterback Geno Smith, who injured his right hand and shoulder in the third quarter and was replaced by Kenny Pickett.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025 -
For her court appearance, Kardashian ignored warnings against statement baubles, accessorizing a black skirt suit with a 22-carat ring on her right hand, earrings, ear cuffs and a necklace designer Samer Halimeh New York revealed cost $3 million.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
4 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Instead of just doing isolated cable or machine exercises (which have their place, don't get me wrong), a movement like the kettlebell deadlift will target all your major muscle groups while challenging your spine's stability and your ability to change position through a dynamic range of motion.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
16 June 2026
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England have an exceptional spine, and Declan Rice and Harry Kane have been two of the best players in the world for the last few years.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Reading people’s intentions and forming relationships is still the backbone of successful recruiting.—
Steven Johnson
June 16,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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Congress is starting to get a little bit of a backbone and put some funding back into getting good, solid, basic science going.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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“Sinew(s).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinew%28s%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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