thew

noun

ˈthü How to pronounce thew (audio)
Definition of thewnext
as in power
muscular strength a prizefighter of unparalleled thew in the boxing world

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  1. power
  2. main
  3. muscle
  4. might
Noun
  • Xi came to power after the 2008 protests in Tibet and deadly unrest in Xinjiang, another frontier region of modern China where ethnic minorities have long chafed under Beijing’s rule and witnessed a huge security crackdown.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Ultimately, both sides are jockeying for power after the war, given the unusual uncertainty brought on by the change in the supreme leadership.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of power
Noun
  • Opt for the thali and a server walks you back to a counter to choose two mains among the mixed curries, cafeteria-style.
    — Shindy Chen, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The county’s report said a break in a six-inch force main caused about 17,700 gallons to spill.
    — Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Definition of main
Noun
  • Males typically have a greater proportion of fast-twitch muscle fibers, improving explosive speed and power.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Their noses and the inside of their ears and their long tongue muscles were delightfully pink, the color of a crayon.
    — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of muscle
Noun
  • Size will not decide this race for Sweden’s AI focus but ownership might.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Forget about military might, imperialism, and portrayals of heroic feats, though.
    — Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 17 July 2026
Definition of might
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