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
Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
At a time when much of the media is bowing to Trump, the opening of the show’s new season ridiculed his megalomania, his intimidation of the media and his manhood.
—Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2025
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2025
That celebration will not be considered wrongdoing in the 2025 season, so long as players do not point the imaginary bow and arrow at opponents, according to CBS Sports.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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In her tourney debut, Pareja reached the 16s semifinals and bowed to Christina Lyutova, the eventual champion.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
At a time when much of the media is bowing to Trump, the opening of the show’s new season ridiculed his megalomania, his intimidation of the media and his manhood.
—Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2025
Noun
The observation lounge is also encased in glass, creating another scenic vantage in the bow beneath the helipad.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2025
That celebration will not be considered wrongdoing in the 2025 season, so long as players do not point the imaginary bow and arrow at opponents, according to CBS Sports.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bow
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From the Rhine’s romantic bends past half-timbered villages and Gothic cathedrals to the Danube’s imperial sweep through Vienna, Budapest, and Bratislava—each voyage is a sensory mosaic of medieval history, fine European cuisine, and enchanting culture.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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The gentler bend in the screen reduces the appearance of the middle crease and allows the two halves to close tightly with no gap.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
31 July 2025
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The findings suggest that curvature, rather than complete linearity, is more common in slip paths.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 July 2025
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Finally, weather radar beams and their ability to detect storms are affected by Earth’s curvature.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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The real challenge lay in the mental aspects, the steep learning curve of a new sport.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The anchor points are built into the shoe, with a deeper curve than standard flip flops.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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And, in turn, the more usage and the increase in users using the AI is a handy boon to the business and revenue of the AI maker.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The new film is based on the musical by Terrence McNally, John Kander and Frank Ebb, which in turn was inspired by the 1976 novel by Manuel Puig.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Now, slowly bend your knees to lower the platform back toward you until your thighs are at about a 90-degree angle.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
12 Aug. 2025
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Captured at an angle from the camera attached to Moulton’s torso, the footage confirms earlier claims from eyewitnesses who said the officer did not have his lights on at the time of the crash.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The iron girders of a water tower were reeds bending in the wind.—
Charles Pellegrino,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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When its winds reach 74 mph, the storm officially becomes a hurricane.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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The Unknown Soldier War Memorial contains a flame and the tomb of a soldier killed in World War I under an arch of the Arc de Triomphe.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Try to lift your arches while keeping your toes and heels on the ground.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Bow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bow. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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