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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Noun

Just ask the Taliban, now back in charge in Afghanistan after being driven from power.

— Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
That’s not to mention what could be a massively consequential midterm election, fueled by AI anxiety among voters, that could test the bounds of their power.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of power

Noun

Nightly specials include fresh takes on Maine classics, like a Cajun lobster roll on a brioche (fantastic), but there’s also an extensive menu of starters, salads, sandwiches and burgers, and mains that will keep every member of your party happy.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
At one point, Coover pulled the cover off a super-chilled metallic cylinder labeled big baby main.

— Kyle Paoletta, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of main

Noun

Over the past couple of centuries interest in male muscle development and fitness has peaked during times of economic precarity and conflict.

— Gavin Francis, The New York Review of Books, 3 Oct. 2026
This year, Chinese researchers unveiled a robotic manta ray powered by muscle taken from a frog and steered with light.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of muscle

Noun

They’re rooted in a time and place that feels all too real, and this allows the monsters to parade their primitive might in a way that means something.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026
Each spatula has a stainless steel core underneath the silicone, which keeps it from bending or snapping the way a plastic one might, and is both dishwasher-safe and stain-resistant.

— Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2026

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