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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Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan and Saudi Arabia reported raising alarms or fending off Iranian attacks, as Kuwait said another power and water desalination plant was hit.

— Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
The strikes injured several people at the oil facility and caused a fire at the desalination plant, forcing several power generation units offline.

— Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 18 July 2026

Definition of power

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The sewer bond funds from Question 5 would be used to rehabilitate sewer mains, build additional green infrastructure and make upgrades to pump stations.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
Officials are trying to determine which water agency controls the burst main, as a number of different mains intersect in the area.

— Joseph Serna, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

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If a juror had asked such questions of a witness, they would likely have been kicked off the jury and a mistrial might’ve been declared.

— ProPublica, ProPublica, 14 July 2026
On Monday, the Chinese navy test-fired a ballistic missile into the Pacific, a move expected to push countries in the region to deepen defense ties with one another amid China's growing military might.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 10 July 2026

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