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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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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
Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Keep in mind that Dylan, despite his legendary status, can be niche compared with out music icons at the cinema, e.g., Elvis ($31.2M opening) and Elton John (Rocketman bowed to $25.7M in May 2019).
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 26 Dec. 2024
The princess accessorized this double-breasted coat, a classic in her wardrobe, with a bow fascinator and a green and navy plaid scarf, matching the outfit of the young Princess Charlotte.
—La Rédaction De Vanity Fair, Glamour, 25 Dec. 2024
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His aides often pushed back, but eventually bowed to his pressure and opened investigations of Clinton, former Secretary of State John F. Kerry, former national security advisor John Bolton, former FBI Director James B. Comey and other former FBI officials.
—Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Keep in mind that Dylan, despite his legendary status, can be niche compared with out music icons at the cinema, e.g., Elvis ($31.2M opening) and Elton John (Rocketman bowed to $25.7M in May 2019).
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
Instead of waiting and hoping for the buck to return, Sykes stalked into bow range and arrowed it from 17 yards away.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 26 Dec. 2024
The princess accessorized this double-breasted coat, a classic in her wardrobe, with a bow fascinator and a green and navy plaid scarf, matching the outfit of the young Princess Charlotte.
—La Rédaction De Vanity Fair, Glamour, 25 Dec. 2024
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But there is also a rich history that cannot be ignored, with opportunities to explore that history around every bend.Catherine Garcia, theweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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The crash occurred around 1 p.m. local time near a bend in Killylea Road, per the Belfast Telegraph and Belfast Live.Abigail Adams, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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That includes the geometry of the scooter, things like stem angle, trailing distance, ergonomics, and the angle and curvature of the handlebars.Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
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All those complex curvatures nested neatly inside one another are made possible by the software’s calculations.Glenn Adamson, ARTnews.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Read their answers below, and start 2025 ahead of the curve.Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2025
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Without them, the Protector crew would never have survived, and the movie's portrayal of fandom is years ahead of the curve, pre-empting a mainstream explosion of geek culture in the 21st century.Richard Edwards, Space.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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In turn, improved comprehension and retention foster greater knowledge transfer across an organization.Nora Herting, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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This, in turn, can lead to muscle cramps, headaches, dizziness or lightheadedness, dark-colored urine, dry mouth, exhaustion, or feeling confused.Maggie O'Neill, SELF, 6 Jan. 2025
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His ability to put the ball just about anywhere from awkward angles is as good as any player in this class.Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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The swordfish likely struck the shark from the front at a sharp angle, the bill fragment embedding deeply before snapping.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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This small European company specializes in river cruises, the bulk of which wind through Germany, France, and Portugal.Ryan McCarthy, Saveur, 2 Jan. 2025
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There are a lot of restrictions to building renewables on the wind power side.Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Around the year 1730, church leaders hired a congregation member named John Gibbs to paint 16 angels on the interior upper arches.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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The round arches were repeated on the main facade around entrances and in the panel surrounding the stained glass rose window.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Bow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bow. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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