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 Regularly mowing your lawn deters snakes from taking up residence in your yard, which includes ornamental and prairie-style native grasses. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 6 July 2026 Raise mowing height during dry spells to promote deeper roots and conserve soil moisture. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 June 2026 In fact, my dad will schedule an entire weekend around mowing the lawn. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026 Choose the right mowing height based on your grass type for a thriving lawn. — Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 17 June 2026 Few things feel as satisfying as a cold drink of water after mowing the lawn on a hot afternoon, finishing a tough workout or waking up thirsty in the middle of the night. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mowing

Verb

This allows manufacturers to bypass spinning, weaving, cutting or sewing — the multistage process that has defined apparel manufacturing for centuries.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
The federal agency also recommends cutting away any damaged or bruised areas on fruits and vegetables before preparing and eating.

— Michelle Marchante July 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

Definition of cutting

Verb

Djokovic put in a masterful performance against a player who had gone in as many people’s favorite after demolishing the champion of two years earlier, Andy Murray, in the semifinals.

— Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 July 2026
The redevelopment plan involves demolishing a section of the existing shopping center to accommodate a new 47,000-square-foot Publix grocery store.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026

Definition of demolishing

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Conviction should not prevent an investor from trimming or exiting once the valuation has absorbed the catalyst.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
While some varieties will rebloom without deadheading, trimming fading flowers keeps the flower bed from looking tired.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 June 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