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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
For Paramount, a price increase — especially as Netflix hews closer to an all-cash bid — is a nonstarter without dialogue with WBD.
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Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Over eight episodes, Season 4 hews much closer to the former end of this spectrum than the latter.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
The mikveh, hewn into the bedrock, measures approximately 10 feet long, 4 feet, 5 inches wide and 6 feet, 1 inch high, with four steps leading into the bath.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
Composer Daniel Lopatin spins an electronic score that hews more hedonistic Reagan-era ’80s than period-specific 1950s, with various songs of these two eras peppered throughout — this anachronistic but era-spanning soundtrack is perfectly attuned to the film’s themes.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 25 Dec. 2025
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Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Over eight episodes, Season 4 hews much closer to the former end of this spectrum than the latter.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
The mikveh, hewn into the bedrock, measures approximately 10 feet long, 4 feet, 5 inches wide and 6 feet, 1 inch high, with four steps leading into the bath.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
Composer Daniel Lopatin spins an electronic score that hews more hedonistic Reagan-era ’80s than period-specific 1950s, with various songs of these two eras peppered throughout — this anachronistic but era-spanning soundtrack is perfectly attuned to the film’s themes.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 25 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hew
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Some weeds such as rescue grass and annual bluegrass produce an attractive winter lawn if they are mowed on a regular basis.—
Calvin Finch,
San Antonio Express-News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Keep lawns breathable by removing leaves, mowing before winter, and avoiding foot traffic or snow piles.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
28 Jan. 2026
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Not only will the paint have trouble adhering and drying, but you will also be forced to work outside in freezing cold conditions for long periods, making the entire experience both uncomfortable and frustrating.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
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Dredge in breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere and shaking off excess.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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When a newspaper is felled by careless or malicious owners, millions of people are hurt, in big ways and small ways and ways that are impossible to measure.—
Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
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France passes budget after failed no-confidence votes France passed an annual budget, ending a long-running debacle that felled prime ministers, amplified support for the far right, and raised doubts over the country’s long-term finances.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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The one-time Sacramento State All-American linebacker was stuck in the snarl of rush-hour traffic in Southern California, his car inching along while his heart and mind were racing.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Most of the Oscar prognostication action happens around the best picture, acting and directing races, leaving the poor writing nominees metaphorically stuck alone in a room, staring at a blank screen.—
Todd Longwell,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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Keep the Feeder Clean Keeping your hummingbird feeder clean, so that no liquid food is clinging to the surface, is a good way to deter ants (and other bugs like bees) from being attracted to it.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
7 Feb. 2026
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But for now, Karnišovas is clinging to that hope for a successful (and lucky) future.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Hew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hew. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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