as in bends
something that curves or is curved
her full lips form a pair of perfect bows
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as in succumbs
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 submits
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 curves
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 arches
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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Recent Examples of bows
Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Although originally slated as a quarterly for 50 cents a year, on July 13, 1910, Women’s Wear bows as a daily afternoon paper at 1 cent an issue.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Known for his bold use of color, playful bows, and signature heart motifs, Kelly’s work mixed joy and wit with sharp social commentary.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
Its shoes are fierce, glamorous, sophisticated, feminine, and topped with chic bows.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 9 Sep. 2025
Both were standout bows in their respective years.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
Over the past two months, Texans have used green ribbons with bows to commemorate the lives lost in the July 4 Hill Country flooding, which killed more than 100 people, including more than two dozen girls and counselors from Camp Mystic in Hunt.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Neckties and pussycat bows remain a Bella Freud signature, and Ruspoli also helped Freud secure her first clothing commission—by introducing her to his friend Keith Richards.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Featuring four polished wooden blocks in warm tones topped with knotted jute rope bows, the set adds an autumnal charm with minimal fuss.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
His new film, The Christophers, which bows in Toronto’s Special Presentations section, was made entirely outside the system.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Confidence in the Fed's autonomy could take a blow if the Fed bows down to a president's demands without a sound basis.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
The set bows with 63,000 equivalent album units earned.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 17 Aug. 2025
Noun
This feminine moment inspired us for the shoes as well; working with silk satin in powdery boudoir shades, some embroidered with delicate embroidery that features little lingerie roses and satin bows, finished with soft suede soles, that come both in comfortable kitten heels and flats.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Although originally slated as a quarterly for 50 cents a year, on July 13, 1910, Women’s Wear bows as a daily afternoon paper at 1 cent an issue.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Known for his bold use of color, playful bows, and signature heart motifs, Kelly’s work mixed joy and wit with sharp social commentary.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
Its shoes are fierce, glamorous, sophisticated, feminine, and topped with chic bows.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 9 Sep. 2025
Both were standout bows in their respective years.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
Over the past two months, Texans have used green ribbons with bows to commemorate the lives lost in the July 4 Hill Country flooding, which killed more than 100 people, including more than two dozen girls and counselors from Camp Mystic in Hunt.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Neckties and pussycat bows remain a Bella Freud signature, and Ruspoli also helped Freud secure her first clothing commission—by introducing her to his friend Keith Richards.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Featuring four polished wooden blocks in warm tones topped with knotted jute rope bows, the set adds an autumnal charm with minimal fuss.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
This Hulu series, which bows season five in September, brings together the lovable misfits of the Arcadia, a grand apartment building in New York City where way too many people get murdered.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
His new film, The Christophers, which bows in Toronto’s Special Presentations section, was made entirely outside the system.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Confidence in the Fed's autonomy could take a blow if the Fed bows down to a president's demands without a sound basis.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
The set bows with 63,000 equivalent album units earned.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bows
Noun
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The tips of the arms were primarily used for bends, while elongations were more frequent closer to the body.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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With 60 percent of its 2,952 pounds over the front wheels, hard pushes at 9/10ths through tight 30 mph bends reveal clear understeer; however, on faster, sweeping corners, the balance feels spot on.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The downy-soft synthetic bristles cling to curves for seamless, stripe-free sculpting of your cheekbones, forehead, and jawline.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Acceleration is smooth, curves are stable, and the only significant resistance comes from air drag.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Posture Changes Spine curvatures can make standing up straight difficult, causing lower right back pain.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
6 Sep. 2025
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Their team built custom platinum contact lenses, press-molded to precise curvatures, and connected them to electrodes.—
Meghie Rodrigues,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The second reason is that these aura battler designs were very complex and full of curves as well as weird angles.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Gory video of the shooting was available almost instantly online, from several angles, in slow-motion and real-time speed.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Pure Country soundtrack, which arrived in 1992, spent 129 turns somewhere on the 200-spot roster.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The case has seen several dramatic turns.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Atlantic Standard Time advisory on Wednesday, Gabrielle was located about 1,200 miles east of the Lesser Antilles with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Make sure to secure them to your porch ceiling well in case of strong winds or severe weather.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Green Street’s impressive large white arches — referred to as wickets and reaching 25 feet in height — also incorporate design elements of Everything Changes with a Dream with maple-leaf patterns similar to the large sculpture.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
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The palatial property looks like it has been uprooted from Italy with terracotta tiles on the roof and rows of Renaissance arches.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Particularly noticeable is Cavagnari’s eye for mixing midcentury modern furnishings, vintage lighting from Morocco, and older pieces that carry a story with them, such as a portable writing desk and a chair that folds into its own leather steamer trunk.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Sep. 2025
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When moved rearward, the driver-side mattress folds and the front part of the bed base telescopes inside the larger rear section so the dinette can be expanded and used comfortably up front.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Bows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bows. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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