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
Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
Disney shareholders have also demanded records to see if the company wrongfully bowed to Trump when suspending Kimmel.
—Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
The fully custom 141-footer, previously known as ALY431 but christened Ximena, features aggressive lines reminiscent of an arrowhead and a sharp, pelican’s bow that ensure greater efficiency and enviable style on the high seas.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The defense bowed its neck moments later, stopping Holst short on fourth-and-2.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
Disney shareholders have also demanded records to see if the company wrongfully bowed to Trump when suspending Kimmel.
—Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
The exaggerated bow emphasized volume across the vamp, offsetting the slightly curved of the heel.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
The fully custom 141-footer, previously known as ALY431 but christened Ximena, features aggressive lines reminiscent of an arrowhead and a sharp, pelican’s bow that ensure greater efficiency and enviable style on the high seas.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bow
Noun
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Within moments, a young female grizzly appeared from around a bend, galloping downstream 50 feet away.—
Susan Portnoy,
AFAR Media,
3 Oct. 2025
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Second, the defense tends to follow the philosophy of bend, but don’t break.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Engage the core to help keep the lower spine curvature neutral and not rounded or slouched.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
7 Oct. 2025
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The screen’s bulk and curvature strain outward to encroach upon viewers, who watch from tiered bleachers enclosed on three sides by a chain-link fence.—
Anne Reeve,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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The interior design by Francesco Paszkowski in collaboration with Margherita Casprini incorporates furniture with strong curves, rugs with shapes that define the spaces in a non-traditional manner.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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The mom of three included several coats for heading into the colder months, as well as bodycon dresses so curves can truly be celebrated.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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And the Democrats, in turn, may struggle to regain lost ground.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The bag is designed with a crack- and scratch-resistant shell, softside carrying handles, stylish leather accents, and wheels that effortlessly take on turns.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
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McLaren had earlier tweaked the front wing angles on both cars after initial runs, with Piastri reporting understeer before improving.—
Alex Harrington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Matching the punch size, angle, and depth to the texture helps protect grafts and supports a high survival rate.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In an early morning advisory, hurricane center forecasters said Priscilla was located about 230 miles south of the southern tip of Baja California with maximum sustained winds near 100 mph with higher gusts.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Trail Ridge Road in Colorado winds through Rocky Mountain National Park, displaying beautiful fall foliage views along the way.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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The team built a small ec3 arch to show the potential.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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Jana can be seen preparing food in the clip, while her siblings blow up pink balloons for a balloon arch and hang streamers around the space.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Bow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bow. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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