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as in to mow
to bring down by cutting
laboriously hewed trees to build their rude log cabins
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Recent Examples of hew
The Elysium Spa is an actual cave spa hewn from rock.
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Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Not only were the tiara’s diamonds hewn into the 11 stones on Elizabeth II’s engagement ring, but they were also used to create the stunning wedding bracelet Philip gave his bride-to-be ahead of their ceremony.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
At 249 pounds, this one, hewn from polished Verde marble, isn’t going anywhere.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
After the fall 2026 menswear shows came to a close back in January, Vogue’s Laird Borrelli-Persson reported that men’s clothes were hewing closer and closer to womenswear.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
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Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Not only were the tiara’s diamonds hewn into the 11 stones on Elizabeth II’s engagement ring, but they were also used to create the stunning wedding bracelet Philip gave his bride-to-be ahead of their ceremony.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
At 249 pounds, this one, hewn from polished Verde marble, isn’t going anywhere.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
After the fall 2026 menswear shows came to a close back in January, Vogue’s Laird Borrelli-Persson reported that men’s clothes were hewing closer and closer to womenswear.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hew
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Tom Coyne mowing the fairway at Sullivan County Golf Club.—
Lee Cowan,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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The bottom line for your yard The dandelion debate is ultimately a matter of personal preference, and that includes the freedom to prefer a mowed lawn.—
Ryan Brennan
May 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
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Harding’s caucus often has chastised Democrats for not adhering strictly to state budget limitations.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Sprinkle evenly over chicken and press to adhere.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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But before he was felled at age 68 by a heart attack, Joiner had shared what was in the briefcase with the lead Louisiana State Police investigator on the case, Stefan Montgomery, Joiner's son and the LSP confirmed.—
Stephanie Gosk,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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John Adams famously wrote to his wife, Abigail, that smallpox was killing 10 soldiers for every one felled in battle.—
Katrine L. Wallace,
The Conversation,
28 Apr. 2026
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All have at least made it to the moon, although only Firefly’ lander stuck its landing successfully.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Get him to smell that ocean breeze, stick his feet in the sand — really relax.—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
29 Apr. 2026
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The brothers couldn’t afford public transportation, often sneaking rides by clinging to the backs of trolleys until conductors forced them off.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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Webb pitched a perfect eighth inning with the Cubs clinging to a one-run lead.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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“Hew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hew. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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