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  • plural of muscle.
  • present tense form of muscle (3rd person singular).
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muscles



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Hindbrain neurons also direct muscles in the face, tongue and throat that are important for speaking and swallowing.

From Science Daily Sep. 21, 2026

He said he did this to loosen up his neck, cheekbone and jaw bone muscles in order to get his lip on to his nose.

From BBC Sep. 21, 2026

I focus on keeping my facial muscles from spasming.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

Trauma and stress can put you in "fight or flight" mode, where your heart rate increases, you release adrenaline, and your muscles tense, preparing the body for an external threat, he says.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

The whole foot, in fact, can be made to give rappings by the use only of muscles below the knee.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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