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
Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
The film bowed last summer, bringing in $521 million at the global box office.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Stainton began his closing arguments by showing jurors a poster-sized photo of Athena, dressed in Christmas pajamas and wearing a giant red bow in her hair.
—Harriet Ramos
may 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2026
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Verb
Still, the mayor refuses to bow to superstition.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
The film bowed last summer, bringing in $521 million at the global box office.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Noun
The Smashing Machine actor wore a black tuxedo jacket with a white vest and matching white button-down, vest and bow, alongside a pleated skirt.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Stainton began his closing arguments by showing jurors a poster-sized photo of Athena, dressed in Christmas pajamas and wearing a giant red bow in her hair.
—Harriet Ramos
may 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2026
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Verb
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Despite the extreme heat and visible off-gassing, the battery refused to succumb to the flames.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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Ace Hunter Brown made two starts before succumbing to a shoulder strain and closer Josh Hader has not thrown a pitch in the majors this season.—
Matt Kawahara,
Houston Chronicle,
7 May 2026
Verb
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An in-depth look at strategy Four of the candidates submitted op-eds to our opinion team outlining their policies.—
Teagan Davidge,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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The district also agreed to submit annual certifications in 2026, 2028 and 2028 showing that students are not using facilities designed for the opposite sex, education records are available for parent inspection, and related policies are posted prominently online.—
Kendrick Calfee
May 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2026
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The canopy also curves to the shape of Pan Pacific Park’s outdoor amphitheater next to the Goldrich.—
Solvej Schou,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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This architectural marvel, constructed from natural dolomite lime, curves elegantly across a deep gorge and leads straight into a tunnel cut into solid rock.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2026
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His ability to bend low to the ground was on display during the hoop drill.—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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Massachusetts residents are tired of watching politicians bend over backwards for every political agenda imaginable while our own citizens, especially our veterans, are treated like an afterthought.—
Anne Brensley,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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The aluminum scales also appear to include a mild curvature from side to side, and end to end along the perimeter.—
C.C. Weiss
May 08,
New Atlas,
8 May 2026
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The usually straight path of light gets curved along the warp, with the degree of curvature dictated by how close to the object of mass the light passes.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Their final away game might not look great but Chelsea are on one of the worst runs in the club’s history, losing the last six games while conceding 14 goals and scoring only one.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Dick conceded that there was some avoidance on his side, too.—
Janet W. Lee,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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Senior captain Avery Barnes fired a two-hitter, surrendering just one run in the circle while recording two hits at the plate as Cardinal Spellman (11-2) defeated Catholic Central League foe Bishop Fenwick, 7-1.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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The animal was surrendered to City of Meriden Animal Control when authorities carried out a search warrant at the residence of 45-year-old Kristiina Kennedy on April 7.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
8 May 2026
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The moonless nights of mid-May are a fantastic time to spot the glowing band of the Milky Way arching across the spring sky, before the encroaching twilight of the summer months shortens the viewing window.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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Keep your chest upright, making sure your back doesn't arch or shoulders don’t arch.—
Christa Sgobba,
Health,
5 May 2026
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“Bow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bow. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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