muscle
noun
a tissue composed of cells or fibers, the contraction of which produces movement in the body.
muscles
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pluralof muscle.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof muscle (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
musclenouna tissue composed of cells or fibers, the contraction of which produces movement in the body.
Example Sentences
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I especially love sitting down to something delicious afterward, knowing I’ve fed the muscles I just worked.
From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2026
She died from rhabdomyolysis, a rare condition where muscles break down and poison the bloodstream, which can be brought on by overexertion, her father said.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
"This is not a show of force. We are not going to flex our muscles," he said.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
This raises an important question: Why would muscles increasingly rely on an energy-producing system that is becoming less effective?
From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026
His eyes flash lightning, and his muscles are as thick as storm clouds.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
