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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
In adapting King’s 1979 novel, screenwriter JT Mollner hews closely to the source material, but releasing the film now inevitably gives it new shades of timeliness.
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
But the new addition hews closely to the original.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 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
Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
But the new addition hews closely to the original.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 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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As Helen plots revenge and Madeline clings to her rapidly fading star, their world is suddenly turned upside down by Viola Van Horn, a mysterious woman with a secret that’s to die for.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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Frehley picks up on the drummer’s simmering syncopation hereand unleashes a banshee-like howl of a solo that still clings to the band’s rhythm.—
A.D. Amorosi,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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With off-putting brusqueness, the acupuncturist sticks needles into my head and left leg, leaves the room—and appears to forget all about me.—
Lucinda Rosenfeld,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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Robbie and Jayson have a furious battle, but Jayson sticks the fatal knife stab before fleeing.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Hews.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hews. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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