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
Their bones, their organs, their sinew, their musculature.
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Brent Lang, Variety, 18 May 2024
His default play is based on straining every sinew and reacting as if each point is a fight to the finish.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Chips are the sinews and synapses of modern society.
—Pat Gelsinger, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2024
Finally, combat is the sinew holding the bones of the adventure together.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2024
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Brent Lang, Variety, 18 May 2024
His default play is based on straining every sinew and reacting as if each point is a fight to the finish.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Chips are the sinews and synapses of modern society.
—Pat Gelsinger, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2024
Finally, combat is the sinew holding the bones of the adventure together.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2024
See all Example Sentences for sinew
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinew
Noun
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Each region has its strengths and specialties, which supports a diverse economy.Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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Previous research has suggested that youth who are categorized as obese tend to have lower muscle strength than those considered normal weight.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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Another area where both the administration and Congress have power to ease regulation is on the issue of permitting reform.Li Zhou, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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By law, Israel, as the occupying power, has the responsibility to provide education.Karl Vick, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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In 2020 the country promised to build 1,200 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030, roughly the same electricity generating capacity of the whole United States.Julia Simon, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024
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Warmer waters send more moisture and energy into the atmosphere, triggering wetter conditions in many areas and supercharging the Pacific hurricane season.Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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To build muscle and gain strength: Don’t worry, ladies.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Those who have tight muscles would benefit more from relaxation techniques.Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Sinew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinew. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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