Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinew(s)
Noun
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Wrap the fingers on your right hand around the club.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026 -
After surviving a 1981 assassination attempt that paralyzed his right hand, Khamenei served as Iran’s president, brutally repressing dissent.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The foundation of San Diego’s fast start has been an organized, increasingly authoritative defensive spine led by Christopher McVey, Manu Duah and Kieran Sargeant.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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This is the sort of ecological abundance that has long attracted travelers to the Amazon River, South America's liquid spine and one of the last refuges for jaguars in the world.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Big banks, seen as the backbone of any economy, also took a hit with JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and Bank of America down over 2% each.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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These protections, found in the First Amendment, form the backbone of American democracy.—
Brielle Miller,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Sinew(s).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinew%28s%29. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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