as in frown
a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval
her mow suggested that she wasn't looking forward to a long evening of political speeches
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as in to fell
to bring down by cutting
an afternoon spent mowing hay
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Recent Examples of mow
Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
So Smith started a lawn-mowing business, worked for his parents’ excavation company, saved up, and bought a grinder.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 May 2026
In the tall grass — which would be mowed if Sears were still alive — Pierce swiped through the photos on her phone.
—Sarah Jane Tribble, NPR, 22 May 2026
Mow Lawns At The Right Height Cutting grass extra short may seem like a good way to extend the time between having to mow.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
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Verb
On a major league baseball field, the mowing direction plays a big part in creating the intricate outfield designs and signature stripes in the lawn.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
So Smith started a lawn-mowing business, worked for his parents’ excavation company, saved up, and bought a grinder.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 May 2026
In the tall grass — which would be mowed if Sears were still alive — Pierce swiped through the photos on her phone.
—Sarah Jane Tribble, NPR, 22 May 2026
Mow Lawns At The Right Height Cutting grass extra short may seem like a good way to extend the time between having to mow.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mow
Noun
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The Spaniard left hurriedly, carrying a frown that owed to a sense of injustice.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Greg’s smile, contrasted with the frowns and thumbs-down from the rest of the crew, makes for an entertaining visual.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The shortstop also rocketed a 441-foot, two-run home run off Giants right-hander Keaton Winn in the eighth to cut San Francisco’s lead to 4-3.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Based on 2026 opening day figures, eight teams would have to cut payroll to get under the cap.—
Ronald Blum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Piccotto effectively plays the regret of a mother forced to reckon with the loss of a child, the horror of engaging with that child again, while also grappling with her own role as a mother felled by the scourge of addiction.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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In a Western Conference Final where a few other key Colorado Avalanche players are already playing through injuries, the NHL’s leading goal scorer this season was felled trying to prevent someone else from scoring.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
25 May 2026
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So just sit and smile, a departure from a career built on scowl.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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This means a scowl is relatively likely to be an expression of anger.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
Verb
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The new map has shaved off some of that surplus support to help bolster Democratic odds in neighboring, more competitive swing districts nearer to the Central Valley.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Today, the organization relies on volunteers sponsored by family and friends to shave their heads in solidarity with children who lose their hair during cancer treatments.—
Marianne Love,
Daily News,
1 June 2026
Noun
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And Ahmed, with his fearful eyes and tense grimace, makes for a compellingly sad and isolated figure.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
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Charlie Lindgren’s grimace was evident behind his mask.—
Bailey Johnson,
Washington Post,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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New York has trimmed San Antonio’s lead from eight to three, all with Jalen Brunson on the bench with a knee issue.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Maintaining your yard by mowing, removing leaf litter, and trimming vegetation reduces tick habitats.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Two other properties were purchased in 2024, one of which was a barbershop that was demolished, and a third property was purchased in 2025.—
Delia Rose Sauer,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Before filing plans to demolish the building within the next two weeks, Kennedy planned Thursday night’s event to honor the structure.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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“Mow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mow. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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