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as in mows
to bring down by cutting
laboriously hewed trees to build their rude log cabins
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Recent Examples of hews
But the new addition hews closely to the original.
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Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
This version hews a little closer to the source and also has the coldest, most clinical take so far, courtesy of Robert Elswit’s gorgeous black-and-white cinematography and Steven Zaillian’s ace direction.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2025
But the script isn't family-friendly enough, and the adaptation hews too closely to the original without spawning something notable and new.
—Brian Smolensky and James Mercadante, EW.com, 27 Jan. 2025
The documentary hews even more closely to Molchanov’s into-the-deep ascendance.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 8 Dec. 2024
The music hews fairly closely to the Avett Brothers’ original arrangements, with lyrical and instrumental adjustments made to accommodate the vocal-forward nature of a stage production.
—Bill Kopp, SPIN, 25 Nov. 2024
Yes, Rivendell’s over-all vibe hews toward the crunchy and outdoorsy, but there are just as many of us cultists locking our beloved steel frames to parking signs and sidewalk bike racks.
—The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
Harris hews largely to traditional Democratic Party values but with a modern touch.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
This version hews a little closer to the source and also has the coldest, most clinical take so far, courtesy of Robert Elswit’s gorgeous black-and-white cinematography and Steven Zaillian’s ace direction.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2025
But the script isn't family-friendly enough, and the adaptation hews too closely to the original without spawning something notable and new.
—Brian Smolensky and James Mercadante, EW.com, 27 Jan. 2025
The documentary hews even more closely to Molchanov’s into-the-deep ascendance.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 8 Dec. 2024
The music hews fairly closely to the Avett Brothers’ original arrangements, with lyrical and instrumental adjustments made to accommodate the vocal-forward nature of a stage production.
—Bill Kopp, SPIN, 25 Nov. 2024
Yes, Rivendell’s over-all vibe hews toward the crunchy and outdoorsy, but there are just as many of us cultists locking our beloved steel frames to parking signs and sidewalk bike racks.
—The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
Harris hews largely to traditional Democratic Party values but with a modern touch.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hews
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With its 5Ah battery, the Goat mows over 5,000 square feet per charge and gets back to work after just 45 minutes of charging.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Aug. 2025
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The new proposal adheres closely to the last ceasefire plan discussed before negotiations fell apart last month.—
Becky Anderson,
CNN Money,
18 Aug. 2025
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Having raised his daughter Lilly (Lilly Lindner) within its walls, with the staff functioning as an extended family, Lucius clings to the institution with a faith that borders on delusion.—
Leila Latif,
IndieWire,
31 Aug. 2025
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Motovun, Croatia Anchored to the spine of Istria’s northern hills, Motovun clings to its summit like a medieval crown.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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As Prater raises his weapon to fire at Dexter, Harrison sticks the syringe deep inside his chest.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
5 Sep. 2025
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Adhesives Craft glue (also known as school glue), glue sticks for a glue gun, and Mod Podge are worth their discount price tag here.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Hews.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hews. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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