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 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 To achieve this look, start by mowing around the perimeter of your yard, then mow straight across the lawn, turn around, and cut in the opposite direction from an adjacent line. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026 Other Lawn Mowing Rules Try to be considerate of your neighbors by not mowing during off-hours. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 July 2026 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 Mowing Grass Too Short Just like plants in the garden, turf grass dries out faster in summer, and mowing lawns too short increases the risk of heat and water stress. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2026

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Germany’s biggest automaker is planning a massive restructuring and cost-cutting program in response to intensifying competition from Chinese electric vehicle makers and higher tariffs on its exports to the United States.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
This past winter, Madison lawmakers shot down a budget proposal that would have paid for a body camera program by cutting funds to the monitor.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026

Definition of cutting

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Western Newspaper Union Building Plans filed with the city show that the project would include demolishing and replacing an existing building on the site.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026
Concerns over demolishing the Excelsior Club The decision to demolish has sparked tension with local preservationists and historians.

— Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026

Definition of demolishing

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Rather than just trimming stems and plopping them in a vase, reflexing plays with the form of the flower by gently folding petals backwards to open up the bloom.

— Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Even the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are still sitting on a huge haul of future draft capital, had to start trimming their supporting cast this offseason because Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams’ max extensions kicked in.

— Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of trimming

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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

Try roasting it with olive oil and salt, sautéing it and adding it to a pasta or grain bowl, or shaving it with a vegetable peeler and adding the raw strips to a salad for some crunch.

— Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 20 July 2026
And while the results last much longer than shaving, each session typically takes more time, especially when treating larger areas like the legs.

— Iman Balagam, Vogue, 17 July 2026