Thesaurus results for MOWING

mowing

verb

present participle of mow

as in cutting

to shorten the standing leafy plant cover of you really should mow the lawn before it gets much higher

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as in cutting (down)

to bring down by cutting an afternoon spent mowing hay

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Recent Examples of mowing The workers are in the district’s landscape maintenance, conservation and experiential programming, fleet and facilities departments — clearing roads, mowing lawns, cleaning buildings, maintaining trails and emptying trash cans. — A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026 Mowing Too Close Most people consider mowing a chore and want to mow as infrequently as possible. — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026 Use the Lightest Mower Available If there’s absolutely no way to avoid mowing over tree roots, Klopfer suggests using the lightest mower available to decrease the risk of soil compaction. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026 In the face of all this, why not find a boy from your hometown who makes good money mowing lawns or building homes or doing some other AI-proof work? — Margaux MacColl, Vanity Fair, 11 Aug. 2026 Frank recommends mowing in the early morning or late evening to reduce the risk of damaging turf. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026 Start by mowing shorter than usual, then use a handheld spreader for even seed coverage. — Amanda Tust, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026 Control buttons include Power, Home (which returns the mower to the station), Start (to begin a mowing cycle), and Back (to navigate the menu system). — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 28 July 2026 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, 19 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mowing

Verb

The finding highlights the challenge that could lie ahead if the county’s mayor and commissioners try to significantly reduce property-tax spending without cutting pay or services in those areas.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
In 2025, 8086 kilograms of denim waste from cutting-table offcuts, testing and second-choice samples was converted into 600 boards.

— Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of cutting

Verb

Trump has faced widespread criticism for demolishing the East Wing of the White House to make room for the grand ballroom design.

— Callum Sutherland, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
Despite being identified decades ago, the exact trigger of the joint-demolishing condition is still unclear.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026

Definition of demolishing

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The machine is programmed in advance, allowing landscapers to complete other tasks, such as trimming and cleanup, while the mower cuts the grass.

— Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
Moving basil to full sun, watering consistently, and trimming leggy stems can revitalize it late in the season.

— Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of trimming

Verb

In wildfire prone areas, that can mean felling trees and clearing vegetation to create a defense zone around homes and buildings.

— Contessa Brewer,Dawn Giel, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025
While Healey, 54, was bogged down over issues like Canadian energy, trade, tourism and tariffs, as well as meetings with Canadian premiers, Wu, 40, was in Nova Scotia felling a huge Christmas tree.

— Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 24 Nov. 2025

Definition of felling

Verb

Go bananas with shaving cream Have your kids hop into a dry bathtub with their swimsuit on.

— Michelle Crouch, Parents, 14 Aug. 2026
With competition so fierce in the race to build and release the latest AI models however, the expediency of shaving off every possible drag on speed trumps all.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026