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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But The Debut grows to become something altogether wilder, a fire-breathing encomium to the reality-altering power of acting.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026
Singapore is leveraging its scarce land, energy, and population to bolster its regulatory and agenda-setting power over data centers and sustainability.

— Brian Wong, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026

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Over the course of several hours, a kaleidoscopic array of appetizers, mains and desserts were paraded out for the hundreds of guests wearing their Sunday finery.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026
There’s a large selection of crudos and small plates as well as pasta dishes and heartier mains.

— Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of main

Noun

That’s where cognition becomes impaired, muscle contraction becomes impaired, and metabolism actually slows.

— Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
This might sound simple, but deep breathing delivers oxygen to our muscles, which helps elicit the body’s relaxation response.

— Juli Fraga, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of muscle

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Time failed a father of a young man who, 25 years ago Friday, was among the first victims of the mass murderers who turned airplanes into missiles aimed at American pillars of economic and military might.

— Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
China, despite its growing economy, still lagged far behind the United States in geopolitical influence and military might.

— Michael E. Neagle, Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2026

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