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as in rank
a series of people or things arranged side by side
stood in a row to have their picture taken three rows of eight jelly beans equals 24 jelly beans
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as in street
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
drive up Market Row and turn left
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as in brawl
a rough and often noisy fight usually involving several people
a county fair that had a long history of bloody rows
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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
the combination of drums and shouting contributed to the awful row
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as in quarrel
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
he had a row with his girlfriend yesterday, and now they aren't speaking
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as in to bicker
to express different opinions about something often angrily
the couple rows all the time, and yet they seem happy together
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Recent Examples of row
ABC News, 14 June 2026
Kelsey Mitchell added 19 points and five assists for Indiana, which has won three in a row for the second time this season.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
John Hopewell, Variety, 16 May 2026
Political 'psychodrama' Deutsche Bank analysts noted how Burnham partially rowed back some of last year's comments on the bond markets, highlighting his comment in February that they should not be ignored.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 15 May 2026
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Noun
Brett Sullivan homered and drove in two runs for the Rockies, who have dropped three in a row and seven of nine.
—ABC News, 14 June 2026
Kelsey Mitchell added 19 points and five assists for Indiana, which has won three in a row for the second time this season.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Verb
According to Emilia, Esteban turned up drunk and high and started rowing vociferously with other spectators.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 16 May 2026
Political 'psychodrama' Deutsche Bank analysts noted how Burnham partially rowed back some of last year's comments on the bond markets, highlighting his comment in February that they should not be ignored.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for row
Noun
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Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin rank among the states with the most jackpot-winning tickets.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Smith's father also served in the Army and reached the rank of lieutenant colonel.—
Nick Lunemann,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Thousands of Dutch soccer fans walked through the streets of Arlington on Sunday ahead of the FIFA World Cup match against Japan for the legendary Orange Fanwalk.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The square had streets closed off around it, with food trucks parking on the street.—
Cal Phillips
June 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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Cobb lives across the street from where the brawl happened.—
Brittney Ermon,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Like all of the film’s most fist-pumping setpieces, of which there are several, the getaway brawl is a fevered array of different fighting styles that smash into each other like concrete blocks to create something faintly new.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
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Then there was silence, followed by sounds of a commotion.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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While most of those visitors are coming with good intentions, there’s always the possibility that bad actors will take advantage of the crowds and commotion to cause damage and inflict harm.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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The victim got into a quarrel inside Bob’s Classic Barber Shop on Albany Ave.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
10 June 2026
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Rounding out the top five names were seven write-in votes for the Sacramento Capitals or Capitols — which could be nicknamed the Caps to avoid quarrels over the spelling — and six votes for the Sacramento Stingers or Sting, referencing the collegiate Sacramento State Hornets.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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On Monday, 60 Tao people from Taiwan’s Orchid Island set off on a 111-mile voyage, taking turns to paddle against strong currents to reach the Ivatan people on Batan Island, located in the far north of the Philippines, replicating a journey first thought to have been made more than 4,000 years ago.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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The video shows the bear paddling across the lake, which is a popular place for fishing and kayaking.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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King bickered with fans on social media.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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But Tilly and Gershon playfully bickered onstage as the former remembered things slightly differently, with Tilly saying the problem had more to do with a shot of her hand on Gershon's crotch that was deemed too realistic.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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The roads are gravel, remote, full of potholes, and arriving at the hotel meant making a river crossing at one point in time (a bridge has since been introduced).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Police call for drivers to remain attentive, particularly during the hours of sunrise and sunset, when shifting lighting conditions affect road visibility.—
Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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“Row.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/row. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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