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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
Never cut more than one-third of the grass height when mowing.
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Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Some of these grasses also grow relatively slowly compared to cool-season grass, which can mean mowing less frequently.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
Continual pulling can rid your lawn of Japanese stiltgrass after three or four years; mowing the grass short also helps keep it under control.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
Avoid mowing for a few days after, too, to let the herbicide take effect.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026
In the past decade, $15,745 of the county’s funds have been allocated to Billings Road work including inspections, weed eating and mowing the surrounding grass.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
In that case, Enroth recommends moving around the plants or mowing high, around four inches, so the grass is cut, but the violets, for instance, stay intact.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
The author argues that mowing a lawn at a 4-inch height is key to a healthier, low-maintenance yard.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Apr. 2026
Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Some of these grasses also grow relatively slowly compared to cool-season grass, which can mean mowing less frequently.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
Continual pulling can rid your lawn of Japanese stiltgrass after three or four years; mowing the grass short also helps keep it under control.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
Avoid mowing for a few days after, too, to let the herbicide take effect.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026
In the past decade, $15,745 of the county’s funds have been allocated to Billings Road work including inspections, weed eating and mowing the surrounding grass.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
In that case, Enroth recommends moving around the plants or mowing high, around four inches, so the grass is cut, but the violets, for instance, stay intact.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
The author argues that mowing a lawn at a 4-inch height is key to a healthier, low-maintenance yard.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mowing
Verb
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This is an unsustainable path if the state hopes to avoid cutting health, education and other priorities.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Another option is to remove some of the pups, by cutting under the plants, and gathering the leaves with roots.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Start by trimming the tough, dry ends off the bunch and chop them into little logs.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Apr. 2026
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Get a hedge-and-branch trimming bundle at a huge discount.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Thiel says 200 workers spent Saturday demolishing the stair tower and elevator shaft, and then the focus shifts to the rest of the building.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The musician and fashion mogul began the process of demolishing the architectural gem, completely stripping its electricity, plumbing, bathrooms, and windows.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
8 Apr. 2026
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With the war in Iran sending oil prices soaring, consumers under even more economic pressure may not be lured back by PepsiCo shaving less than a dollar off a snack bag.—
Wire TBD,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Apr. 2026
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With the war in Iran sending oil prices soaring, consumers under even more economic pressure may not be lured back by PepsiCo shaving less than a dollar off a snack bag.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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“Mowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mowing. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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