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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

Jax Janeski thew 2 1/3 scoreless innings of relief.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2025

Stroud, the second overall pick in the draft, thew for 306 yards and two touchdowns as Houston’s three-game winning streak was snapped.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 26, 2023

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

As soon as his right arm received thew and sinew he learned to draw the long bow and speed a true arrow.

From Robin Hood by McSpadden, J. Walker (Joseph Walker)

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.