sinew(s)

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Noun
  • After a medley of his hits, sung by John Legend, will.i.am of Black Eyed Peas and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, among others, Stone came onstage in a white mohawk, sunglasses and a metallic duster, with a cast on his right hand.
    Rob Tannenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
  • Already, many witnesses have mentioned Khorram — who has been described as Combs’ right hand.
    Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2025
Noun
  • Erector spinae: The erector spinae are a group of muscles that support your spine.
    Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 5 June 2025
  • This can prepare your body to safely move things without straining your spine, whether that be a bag of yard clippings, a squirming child, or a box of books.
    Christa Sgobba, SELF, 4 June 2025
Noun
  • Consider pairing with a dish that includes fat to match its tannic backbone.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
  • For generations, Vietnamese Americans have been the backbone of the nail salon industry, a sector that now contributes over $10 billion to California’s economy.
    Tri Ta, Oc Register, 13 June 2025
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“Sinew(s).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinew%28s%29. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.

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