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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1
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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2
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
Ken Moritsugu, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Holding up a cluster of incense sticks, many bowed their heads several times before planting the sticks in containers placed in front of a temple hall.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
The Riverskate is different in that its bow and stern can be intentionally sunk, making all sorts of marvelous maneuvers possible.
—New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Holding up a cluster of incense sticks, many bowed their heads several times before planting the sticks in containers placed in front of a temple hall.
—Ken Moritsugu, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Holding up a cluster of incense sticks, many bowed their heads several times before planting the sticks in containers placed in front of a temple hall.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
Choose from vivid florals, ikat gingham, cherries, and bows.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
The Riverskate is different in that its bow and stern can be intentionally sunk, making all sorts of marvelous maneuvers possible.
—New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bow
Noun
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The indoor pool and outdoor deck are just around the bend…and equally hard to leave.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Flagg’s superpower has always been his ability to create leverage on his opponent by playing with great bend, combined with his explosiveness.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Normally, shipping traffic tends to move directly from point A to point B, allowing for the curvature of the Earth and any obstacles along the way.—
David Szondy
February 15,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2026
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The tool shows clear signs of rotary motion, including fine circular wear patterns known as striations, rounded edges, and a distinctive curvature at the working end.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Over the past couple of seasons, Flaherty has ramped up the usage of his knuckle-curve to play off his slider, while Gray has added a cutter and made some subtle changes to his fastballs.—
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The improved stability of the pack’s voltage curve helped support low-voltage operation while reducing the risk of sudden power loss or crash.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And then, two weeks after the Bulls made the painful turn toward prioritizing the draft, the league decided to crack down on tanking.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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One of those stuck in gridlock, driving an SUV-type truck, floored his vehicle and flew out of his place in line and made a left turn.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Again, legal observers and ordinary citizens captured his violent death from several angles.—
Nick Woltman,
Twin Cities,
22 Feb. 2026
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With 12 seconds left in the first period, leading 5-0, Hruby had Martinez’s arm twisted in an awkward angle.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Northern California has seen an array of cold weather over the past week from winter storms to strong winds.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated February 20,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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For applications like grid storage (solar farms, wind balancing), that’s extremely valuable.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Twenty‑inch forged alloy wheels, a wider stance, extended wheel arches and higher ride height make the SUV borderline menacing.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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While the white colorway no longer seems to be available, the silhouette appears on the designer’s site in metallic silver at €570 (about $620), with Alevì’s signature pearl set into the leather sole — a detail that appears just under the arch of Hudson’s pair.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Bow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bow. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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