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
Ryan Brennan
may 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
The crime drama bowed in January to 41.6 million views over its first three days and hailed from director Joe Carnahan.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 May 2026
Just like that, everything is wrapped up into a neat little bow.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
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Verb
An inspector can identify visible cracking, uneven floors, sticking doors and windows, and signs of bowing walls.
—Ryan Brennan
may 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
The crime drama bowed in January to 41.6 million views over its first three days and hailed from director Joe Carnahan.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Noun
Styled by Brad Goreski, Moore wore a custom cobalt blue Self Portrait gown with an oversized bow encircling the hips, falling into a train.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 May 2026
Just like that, everything is wrapped up into a neat little bow.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bow
Verb
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The family had told her that everyone in the apartment had died—Samih, too, had succumbed to his wounds—but not that Zahra’s body was still missing.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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For one, the Frenchie vision is just corny and clumsy, and so is the idea of Kimiko harnessing the power of love to defeat the bad guy without succumbing to vengeful rage.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Multiple organizations have taken issue with the proposal, writing letters and submitting petitions to city officials opposing it.—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Voucher holders are required to re-submit the same income and household documentation at multiple points, often to different parties including case workers, brokers, and the city, creating avoidable delays in securing housing.—
Nicole Branca,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Gowns and slippers come with blue trims and the curving serif font of The Twenty Two’s quietly cool branding.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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The kick curved and popped the back corner of the net, and Kocher ran away with arms outstretched and mouth agape, in slight disbelief of a goal that clinched a 2-1 win — and the third straight girls’ 3A state title for Colorado Academy.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Rai approached with his camera, bent down, and snapped a closeup shot of the corpse, half covered in soil.—
Taran Dugal,
New Yorker,
23 May 2026
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But having the event at the White House raises more questions about the Fed's independence at a time when Trump has constantly sought to bend the independent central bank to his will.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2026
Noun
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The outlet measured the distance between stadiums using the WGS-84 ellipsoidal Earth model, which accounts for the curvature of the earth.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
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The sculptural Monde sofa gives a nod to Art Deco, and the curvature of the Courbe side table channels a form popular in the early 20th century.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Everyone in the Democrat Party in Illinois was conceding the race to Republican Attorney General Jack Ryan.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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But the team still gives up too many goals, with nine goals conceded over the past three games.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Cole exited in line for the win but settled for a no-decision after the Yankees’ bullpen surrendered four runs in the eighth.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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On Thursday, Ali arrived at the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District Station alongside his father and attorney to surrender to authorities, court documents revealed.—
Julia Bonavita , Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Smith arches over the patient, his body an umbrella to protect the wound.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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Her eyebrows were arched and defined, with brown eyeshadow beaten softly into her eye and lashes feathered out.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
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“Bow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bow. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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