sinew(s)

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Noun
  • But the ball deflected off the tight end’s right hand, then his chest, and ended up in the grateful arms of Eagles safety Drew Mukuba.
    Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The ring, however, was on her right hand.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Laura is frantic about saving Daniel after learning Cherry pushed her father from a construction site, fracturing his spine in two places.
    Erin Jensen, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The new species was identified by its DNA, body proportions, eye size, fin spines, internal anatomy and other subtle physical features, the study said.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Organizations like the National Institutes of Health continue to recommend moderate to vigorous activity — such as brisk walking, running, or cycling — as the backbone of good health.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Having a strong offensive line is the backbone of any good offense.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Sinew(s).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinew%28s%29. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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