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as in to spray
to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on
sow the fields with maize in early spring, and the crop should be ready by late summer
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as in to breed
to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set
a malicious neighbor who sowed within him nagging suspicions about his wife
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Recent Examples of sow
Industry experts say some of the reasons are plain to see: Reports of detentions and deportations, including the weekslong lockup of European tourists, have sowed fears of bad experiences at the border.
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Arkansas Online, 20 Apr. 2025
The President sowed further confusion last week by initially exempting smartphones, computers and other electronics from the higher tariffs before Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said they would be included in a coming duty for computer chips.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
But markets have churned since Trump escalated trade tensions last week, sowing uncertainty across the world’s largest economy.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
The president has signaled that yet another round of levies are on the way, sowing more confusion among business leaders about what’s on, what’s off — and how to deal with their new reality.
—Vivienne Walt, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 20 Apr. 2025
The President sowed further confusion last week by initially exempting smartphones, computers and other electronics from the higher tariffs before Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said they would be included in a coming duty for computer chips.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
But markets have churned since Trump escalated trade tensions last week, sowing uncertainty across the world’s largest economy.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
The president has signaled that yet another round of levies are on the way, sowing more confusion among business leaders about what’s on, what’s off — and how to deal with their new reality.
—Vivienne Walt, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sow
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With 1:06 left in the fourth quarter, Donovan Mitchell sprayed a pass to his trusty marksman Max Strus for an open three, bang.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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And some travelers, especially those going to the Maldives, Australia, and other countries that spray insecticide and disinfectant on arriving flights, wrap their luggage in plastic to protect their contents from the chemicals.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2025
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Simple acts of letting clover grow in the lawn, planting native flowers, shrubs or trees can make a big impact for insects.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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Cena seems to be planting the seeds for his face turn.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Stagnant water can breed red, green, and brown algae, which can all stain your birdbath.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
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Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok learned—under subpoena—that opacity breeds retroactive regulation.—
Nizan Geslevich Packin,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The Capitals are a veteran team with youth sprinkled through the lineup.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Held at the Salle Pleyel, which hosts splashy awards shows such as the César awards, Hermès celebrated its pole position with an opening xylophone performer, followed by an eclectic series of films sprinkled throughout the presentation.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2025
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Long wait times became a self-fulfilling prophecy In recent weeks, news of the turmoil at Social Security mobilized fretful Americans to telephone or visit the agency, seeding further chaos.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Loading your audio article In April 2024, Priscilla Chan sat on a stage during the five-year anniversary celebration for a housing initiative that she and husband Mark Zuckerberg’s philanthropy had seeded with a $50 million commitment.—
Kate Talerico,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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Despite peppering Providence goaltender Michael DiPietro with 40 shots while surrendering just 19, the Checkers fell 3-2 in Game 3 of their AHL Atlantic Division semifinal series.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2025
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Khosrowshahi defended the policy changes against feisty employees who peppered him with questions and criticism at the company meeting and on Uber’s internal forum, according to audio and correspondence obtained by CNBC.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
6 May 2025
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Any way to put in a nutshell your feelings about the tour or the scope of it?—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
3 May 2025
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Geller puts in a word for her preference for mature skin: baked foundations.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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“Sow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sow. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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