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
The Hill, 22 Apr. 2025
Despite their differing personalities, the women form a bond, supporting each other through adversity and refusing to bow to fate.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
Deanna Pai, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
This romantically rustic wreath weaves shaggy swags of greenery with white tulips and stalks of berries, then ties it all together with a neat black-and-white bow.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
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Bolton, who served under the first Trump administration but has often criticized the president, said Trump may wait a while to oust Hegseth as the administration doesn’t want to appear to bow to political pressure.
—The Hill, 22 Apr. 2025
Despite their differing personalities, the women form a bond, supporting each other through adversity and refusing to bow to fate.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
It can be used as a radiance-boosting base beneath foundation, mixed into foundation, or over makeup to highlight cheeks, brows, and the cupid's bow.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
This romantically rustic wreath weaves shaggy swags of greenery with white tulips and stalks of berries, then ties it all together with a neat black-and-white bow.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bow
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Neighborhoods to Visit Città Antica Verona’s historic center, known as the Città Antica or the Centro Storico, is nestled within a bend in the Adige River and is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2025
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To stretch and strengthen your feet, try the following: To stretch the calf and heel, try heel cord stretches: Stand facing a wall, placing the unaffected leg forward with a slight knee bend and the affected leg straight behind with the heel flat.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
22 Apr. 2025
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In June 1990, NASA announced the discovery of a spherical aberration on Hubble's primary mirror due to a 2-micron mistake in the curvature of the telescope's primary mirror — about 1/50 the width of a human hair.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Firefly released an image Friday showing a glint of sunlight reaching around the curvature of the Earth, some 250,000 miles (402,000 kilometers) away.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
18 Mar. 2025
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As policymakers debate the future of the dollar amid a mounting debt crisis, financial professionals concerned about its long-term value can begin adopting sound money principles today, positioning themselves and their clients ahead of the curve.—
Sanford Mann,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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For instance, earlier this month stocks sank and bond yields rose, particularly on the longer end of the curve, Chaudhuri pointed out.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
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The Department of Transportation proposes adding a traffic signal to the intersection and dedicated turn lanes from First Avenue onto Atlanta Street in Gravette.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
24 Apr. 2025
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Global overreliance on the dollar has resulted in currency distortions, a devaluation of U.S. labor and products and an entrenchment of trade deficits, which in turn fuel further demand for dollars, Stephen Miran, chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, argued earlier this month.—
Tobias Burns,
The Hill,
24 Apr. 2025
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Putting a camera in the wings, on stage, up close and personal — using a mix of static and tracking shots and difference angles in a way that no one can experience in an auditorium — now that’s worth watching.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
27 Apr. 2025
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The week after WrestleMania is always a treat, with multiple angles being set up for the next year and matches that could have been at the Showcase of the Immortals.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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The severe thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon to evening and could also bring corridors of strong wind gusts and hail, the largest of which will come over central Texas, the Storm Prediction Center said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Critics of the earlier rounds of testing said wind measurements taken at Drake Field airport in Fayetteville were too far away to be valid in Tontitown.—
Doug Thompson,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2025
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Lift the arch of your feet upwards without curling your toes or moving your heels.—
Tim Petrie, DPT,
Verywell Health,
21 Apr. 2025
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Some might offer better support than others or have a more natural resting spot for thumbs, but to greater or lesser extents, a good mouse is sculpted to fit the arch of the typical human hand.—
Matt Kamen,
Wired News,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Bow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bow. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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