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
Vik Chokshi, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The administration recently took away $2.2 billion in funding for Harvard after the university refused to bow to Trump’s demands, which included changes to its hiring and admission practices, as well as eliminating its diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 30 Apr. 2025
Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 May 2025
Sofia Richie Grainge wore a white dress with a large bow on the back of her dress.
—Janelle Ash , Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2025
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Verb
Will Simone Biles’ hat have a feather or bows on it?
—Vik Chokshi, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The administration recently took away $2.2 billion in funding for Harvard after the university refused to bow to Trump’s demands, which included changes to its hiring and admission practices, as well as eliminating its diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
The woman, who sat at the bow, fell on top of the reptile and was bitten as her husband tried to intervene but failed, FWC Maj.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 May 2025
Sofia Richie Grainge wore a white dress with a large bow on the back of her dress.
—Janelle Ash , Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bow
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Research now shows there’s no universal neutral body posture in zero-gravity environments, but there are certain commonalities between the postures, including maintaining a neutral spine, with a slight bend in the knees and arms.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The bay, around the first bend from the lodge, is separated from the main lake by a railroad causeway built of ballast.—
Don Shiner,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2025
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Last year, Kiké Hernández did the same thing after discovering astigmatism (a condition caused by imperfections in the curvature of the eye that can impact vision) in his own right eye.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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How pet tracker technology works The technology works by identifying unique features of each animal — from eye shape and whisker length to unusual markings and tail curvature.—
Analisa Novak,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Allow Interns To Contribute To Meaningful Projects Junior associates bring fresh perspectives, new ideas and a familiarity with the latest technologies that can help organizations stay ahead of the curve.—
Anne St. Peter,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Burned by years of inaction on social media, lawmakers in both parties want to get ahead of the curve on AI.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Lowry then waited beside the swarm of Jets, each embracing Scheifele in turn, each trying to console him at an inconsolable time.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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This, in turn, leads to mental health issues, such as low mood and negative thinking patterns.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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The videos promoting it all share similar artificial voices, and nearly identical video shots and camera angles..—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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This system provides one of the medical team members off the pitch with a tablet displaying multiple camera angles of each incident.—
Geoff Scott,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Noun
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The storms are predicted to bring wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches).—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2025
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According to the Nevada Department of Wildlife, mallards can fly 55 miles per hour while migrating, or faster when flying in the direction of the wind.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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There are gold accents to the fireplace, doorway arches, walls and other areas of the room.—
Chris Megerian,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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These scans combined with subsequent scans to contribute to a 3D model with detailed representations of the cathedral’s flying buttresses, arches, ribbed vaults, intricate wood carvings and stained glass, guiding the more than $700 million restoration.—
Ronald Bisio,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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“Bow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bow. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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