1
as in to succumb
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
finally bowed to the judge's insistence that she change her outfit
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2
as in to submit
to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)
bowed to the craving for fresh coffee
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as in to curve
to turn away from a straight line or course
the river bows gently to the north before it reaches the sea
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as in to bend
to cause to turn away from a straight line
you'll have to gently bow the strip of wood in order to fit it in
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as in bend
something that curves or is curved
her full lips form a pair of perfect bows
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Recent Examples of bow
Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Immediately Elijah bowed his head and started to read the description of the book on the back cover.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Blair Braverman, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
The revival of the David Auburn play, starring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle, is set to play the Booth Theatre on Broadway this spring, with an April 16 bow.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
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Iran, meanwhile, has refused to bow down to Trump’s demands and has issued warnings of its own.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Immediately Elijah bowed his head and started to read the description of the book on the back cover.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
The Pomeranian wore pink bows and seemed very relaxed.
—Blair Braverman, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
The revival of the David Auburn play, starring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle, is set to play the Booth Theatre on Broadway this spring, with an April 16 bow.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bow
Noun
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Taillights are visible around a long bend of the road, for as far as the eye can see.—
Joe Holden,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Engage your core and, with a slight bend in your elbows, raise your arms to about shoulder height.—
Jenessa Connor,
Health,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That curvature data is encoded as an explicit geometric prior and integrated into the model’s attention mechanism.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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Its curvature is translated into an oversized shield silhouette with a forward cut-out construction that feels both technical and architectural.—
Taylor Stoddard,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Everything seemed to be in its right place until Radio Silence were thrown a potential catastrophic curve ball.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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Don’t sleep on the dreamy lobby, perched high above the sea and featuring undulating wooden partitions that resemble the curves of coral reefs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Baits that contain vitamin D3 cause calcium levels to rise in the blood, which in turn causes mineralization of tissues and death, effectively turning animals into stone.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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About two weeks after the couple’s trip took its unexpected turn, their persistence appears to have paid off.—
Blane Bachelor,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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Six-foot-9 freshman Adian Elamin reduced SDSU’s passing angles and shooting opportunities with his athleticism and length.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The design allows the sails to rotate a full 360 degrees, while the masts can tilt by as much as 70 degrees to optimize wind angles.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Expect winds to be northwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph and humidity 15 to 25%.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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High winds could also affect Fairfield and the Camas Prairie, Adams said, as well as the Magic Valley, Twin Falls, Jerome, the Owyhee Mountains and Southwest Highlands.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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Perfect for those with tired feet looking for relief, the cork footbed on these slides contours to your foot’s natural arch, providing a ton of support and stability.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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The move comes as the administration faces backlash and legal challenges over other major construction projects in Washington including construction of the White House ballroom, a two-year renovation of the Kennedy Center, and the possible construction of a triumphal arch.—
Emma Nicholson,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Bow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bow. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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