Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinew(s)
Noun
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He's got a gun in his right hand.—
Kristina Rex,
CBS News,
8 May 2026 -
Anthony, who was wearing a brace on his right hand in the Red Sox clubhouse, said the problem specifically is a sprain in a ligament below his right ring finger.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2026
Noun
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That disorienting time shift, into the far harsher historical world of 1855, Idaho, is what gives Burke’s book not just its spine but its compelling narrative shape.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2026
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The knee pillow is designed to help align the spine and reduce pressure on hips, knees, and joints for side sleepers.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some backbone and detail on issues such as water, immigration and the role of money in politics could help elevate the conversation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Cotton is the backbone of Levi’s business.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Sinew(s).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinew%28s%29. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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