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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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The scent of countless cigarettes still clings to the original carpets and stage drapes, suggesting more uses than just movies and church services.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
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The hydrogel material clings to my skin without lifting around the edges or sliding down my face.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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Taylor is Connor, a jokester and tough young Westie soldier who sticks close to Roarke to survive in Hell’s Kitchen.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 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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“Hews.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hews. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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