sinew(s)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinew(s)
Noun
  • The Royals sent him to the AFL to get more at-bats after missing time with a hamate bone fracture in his right hand.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
  • The elder Ciattarelli slapped his forward with his right hand as his son, dressed in camouflage fatigues, approached for a hug.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Backing up that attacking ambition is a spine that should be pushing for the top half.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The crust pressed into my spine, the enormous sky vaulting overhead.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Technology is another pillar of OACEUS's success, serving as the backbone that connects every aspect of its health ecosystem.
    Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
  • The tourism industry, the backbone of Jamaica’s economy, is watching closely.
    David Culver, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
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“Sinew(s).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinew%28s%29. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.

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