hew

verb

ˈhyü How to pronounce hew (audio)
Definition of hewnext
1
as in to mow
to bring down by cutting laboriously hewed trees to build their rude log cabins

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2
as in to adhere
to hold to something firmly as if by adhesion decided to hew to the original plan rather than change everything

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Recent Examples of hew Today that album scans as an interesting but uneven experiment; the music Shook is releasing under their own name hews much closer to the Lucinda-fronting-the-Replacements sound of the Disarmers. — Brad Sanders, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026 The rest of the Orange ballot hews more closely to what voters are used to. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2026 SpaceX is, however, facing competition from Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin, which is building a lander hat hews much closer to the simpler, Apollo-era lunar landers than the gargantuan, engineering quagmire that is Starship. — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 June 2026 The downside is that managers can end up hewing too closely to their indexes and miss the forest for the trees. — Bloomberg, Oc Register, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hew
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hew
  1. mow
  2. adhere
  3. fell
  4. stick
  5. cling
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  • Unlike many apps that accompany smart tech, Anthbot's is made for people who might be setting up their first self-mowing gadget.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 July 2026
  • To achieve this look, start by mowing around the perimeter of your yard, then mow straight across the lawn, turn around, and cut in the opposite direction from an adjacent line.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026
Definition of mow
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  • Roll each dough ball in powdered sugar, rolling between your palms so that sugar adheres.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 17 July 2026
  • These changes were guided by a legal doctrine known as cy pres, which requires that any changes to a foundation’s mission have to adhere as closely as possible to the donor’s original intent.
    — Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
Definition of adhere
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  • But the traps that felled Starmer lurk in most issues Burnham must tackle.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Spain came into the game unbeaten in 36 games and took the lead from the penalty spot when Lucas Digne swung a leg without looking and felled Lamine Yamal.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of fell
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  • Hanania is not the sort of person to stick a Science is real sign in his front yard.
    — Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026
  • America at 250 seems stuck in a miasma of rival populisms that offer irreconcilable visions for curing what ails our country.
    — Will Marshall, Washington Post, 18 July 2026
Definition of stick
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  • Unlike skinny and slim styles, wide-leg jeans don’t cling to your legs, which provides more airflow on hot summer days.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
  • Its effortlessly drapey silhouette skims the body without clinging, while the high neckline lends a polished, sophisticated touch that’s easy to dress up or down.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
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