sinew

noun

ˈsin-(ˌ)yü How to pronounce sinew (audio)
Definition of sinewnext
as in strength
the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task the justices displayed great intellectual depth and sinew in writing their opinion on this case

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Recent Examples of sinew My father founded private hospitals south of Johannesburg, and my mother lectured anatomy, presiding over dissections and preparing meat dishes at home with the same attentive care — removing sinew and fat with a dedicated set of kitchen scalpels. — Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026 Diggs uses words, beads, sinew, electronics, video, and her voice to examine memory, erasure, identity, and language within the urban landscape. — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026 The sinews of the conflict have stretched wider in the last year. — Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2025 With Eddie Howe’s squad stripped back to the sinews by injuries, Miley’s ascent to the first team was a pressing need. — George Caulkin, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sinew
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  1. strength
  2. power
  3. energy
  4. muscle
Noun
  • For me, a trophy is not defined by the price of an artwork, but by the strength of my connection to it.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • But the strength at the index level masks weakness beneath the surface.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of strength
Noun
  • State agencies, including the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security, have helped local officials with damage assessments and power restoration, among other tasks.
    — Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Its inclusion in the corridors of power is characteristic of the 52-year-old executive, whom colleagues describe as committed, charismatic and down-to-earth.
    — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of power
Noun
  • By upgrading synthetic skin from a passive sensor into an energy harvester, the Fudan team offers a clever alternative to deadweight batteries.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026
  • New energy vehicles, which include battery electric and hybrid-powered cars, have seen sales tumble 13% during that time, the data showed.
    — Matthew Tan,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of energy
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  • As the category grows, watch for consumer testing organizations to evaluate whether popular devices like neck massagers deliver measurable results for neck pain or muscle fatigue.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Companies are already competing to develop the next generation of drugs, including treatments that could reduce side effects and better preserve muscle.
    — Dr. Bowman Heiden, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of muscle

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“Sinew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinew. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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