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

At one point, Coover pulled the cover off a super-chilled metallic cylinder labeled big baby main.

— Kyle Paoletta, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Start by planning the menu, including fall appetizers, mains, desserts, and seasonal drinks—and make sure to finalize the guest list a week out.

— Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of main

Noun

When a sensor detected movement in a rat’s front paw, another device was automatically activated to stimulate a hind-leg muscle, producing a contraction that mimicked part of the animal’s natural walking motion.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
Tripe, raw chicken and live muscles were held below proper hot holding temperature.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 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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