Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

muscle

[muhs-uhl] / ˈmʌs əl /
NOUN
large fibers of animal body
Synonyms
Antonyms




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Late-stage clinical data of Boehringer’s Survodutide weight-loss drug shows potential to predominantly target visceral fat instead of muscle, Chief Executive Shashank Deshpande said in an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Their findings showed that tracheoles typically occupy only about 1% or less of the flight muscle in most insect species.

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026

Public health can be a powerful muscle for advancing affordability, and in New York City, we’re using it.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

His wife’s trust flexed its muscle when it elected Miles Everson to the board over the weekend.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

I looked at him doubtfully: thin and drawn, with thighs and arms so puny that no muscle showed even when he flexed them.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya




Vocabulary lists containing muscle