THEW Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

thew

noun

ˈthü

Definition of thew

as in power

muscular strength a prizefighter of unparalleled thew in the boxing world

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The brokerage said South Korea could emerge as a key market for additional capacity in Asia, with operators that secure power, land and long-term customer contracts better positioned to expand.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
These arrangements form part of Google’s broader effort to secure power for its expanding data center infrastructure while reducing the carbon emissions associated with natural gas generation.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of power

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Meanwhile, the school’s craftsmanship branch has trained the heads of ready-to-wear ateliers at houses including Victoria Beckham, Kenzo and Mugler, as well as many premières mains and premières d’atelier.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
In theory, these charges cover the cost of infrastructure required by development, such as an extended sewer main.

— M. Nolan Gray, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of main

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Hosts Atletico Madrid, too, suffered a huge blow recently, with central defender Cristian Romero ruled out due to a muscle strain.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026
Chemically destroying the channel in adult mouse osteocytes accelerated signs of aging far beyond the skeleton, affecting the brain, liver, and muscles.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of muscle

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Burgundy has been flexing its might on the fashion scene for quite a few seasons now.

— Christina Holevas, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026
Yet future Israeli leaders may not be overly concerned about that problem, convinced that Israel, with its military might and technological edge, has too much to offer potential partners to be ignored or isolated.

— Dalia Dassa Kaye, Foreign Affairs, 27 Oct. 2026

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