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thew

[thyoo] / θyu /
NOUN
strength
Synonyms
WEAK
backbone body brawn brawniness brute force clout courage durability energy firmness force fortitude hardiness health healthiness lustiness might muscle nerve physique pith potence potency pow power powerfulness powerhouse puissance robustness security sinew sock soundness stability stableness stalwartness steadiness steamroller stoutness strong arm sturdiness substance tenacity toughness verdure vigor vim vitality zip

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Lim, who thew the first world championship nine-darter at the BDO event at Lakeside in 1990, beat Humphries when the pair last met at the Ally Pally five years ago.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025

Mahomes thew for 336 yards and had touchdown passes of 20 and 4 yards.

From Washington Times • Dec. 18, 2022

He thew for 383 yards, had no interceptions and scored on a touchdown run in a victory over Western Kentucky.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 30, 2021

Patrick Mahomes had two opportunities to tie or grab the win after Everett’s touchdown, but the Chiefs quarterback thew a pick on each of those late possessions and handed the Rams the game.

From Slate • Nov. 20, 2018

It is Byronism with thew and sinew, bass pipe and shaggy bosom.

From Critical Miscellanies, Vol. I Essay 2: Carlyle by Morley, John