sinew(s)

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Noun
  • Her right hand looked like the hands most people have, but her other hand was very flat, tinged purple and green, mottled like a fish’s belly, and hanging like a dead fish.
    Zadie Smith, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
  • The lefty needs to lose some weight to move from a college center to a pro forward and has to develop his right hand and his 3-point shot, but both his feet and feel are elite.
    Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • Spine alignment, otherwise known as lumbar support, is an evaluation of how well the spine is kept in alignment.
    Julia Forbes, Wired News, 27 June 2025
  • Best mattress deals for back sleepers Back sleepers should choose a mattress that provides a balance of support and comfort to maintain the natural curvature of the spine.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • Oil wells, refineries, pipelines and shipping lanes are the backbone of energy markets.
    Skip York, The Conversation, 27 June 2025
  • Non-Alcoholic Summer Celebrations Beverages are the backbone of many summer gatherings.
    Sarah Perez, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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“Sinew(s).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinew%28s%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

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