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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinew(s)
Noun
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On his first day at work and only twelve pages into Johnson’s novel, Winston saws off his right hand.—
Francine Prose,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026 -
Check out Camara’s right hand as Collier dribbles twice through the legs moments later.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Fragrances of flesh and fur and spines and rot reach him from a distance to engorge his nose.—
María Ospina,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
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Align the spine of the knife parallel with the counter and lower it into the sharpening slot—this should place the edge perfectly in the center of the V slot.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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However, ethanol has become the backbone of the daily commute.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Just about any thick, flavorful sauce will work with this technique, but the lingering heat and sweet backbone of the black pepper sauce below pairs particularly well with pork chops.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Sinew(s).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinew%28s%29. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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