Definitions

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

His mother, Melissa Palomar, ran to her son and scared off the coyote, she told thew news station.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 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

He thew seven of 12 pitches for strikes.

From Washington Times • Jun. 28, 2023

He was tall and great of thew and sinew—a giant among men, towering head and shoulders even above the tall Frankish warriors.

From Legends & Romances of Brittany by Spence, Lewis

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