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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
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.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Make American Lawn-mowing Great Again!
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Just as mowing wet grass can be harmful to lawns, mowing during the hottest part of the day can cause unnecessary stress to turfgrasses, particularly during mid-summer.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
These lightweight, packable pants feature an adjustable elastic waistband for maximum comfort, and they’re made with sun-protective fabric so my dad can wear them while mowing the lawn, going for walks, or hiking this summer.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Mow Twice Break up clumps of clippings that result from mowing wet grass by mowing a second time on the same day.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
Mow the Edges First Follow up on your string trimming by mowing the edges first.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 11 June 2026
Mowing Tips Keep these mowing tips in mind for optimal lawn health.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Make American Lawn-mowing Great Again!
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Just as mowing wet grass can be harmful to lawns, mowing during the hottest part of the day can cause unnecessary stress to turfgrasses, particularly during mid-summer.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
These lightweight, packable pants feature an adjustable elastic waistband for maximum comfort, and they’re made with sun-protective fabric so my dad can wear them while mowing the lawn, going for walks, or hiking this summer.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Mow Twice Break up clumps of clippings that result from mowing wet grass by mowing a second time on the same day.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
Mow the Edges First Follow up on your string trimming by mowing the edges first.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 11 June 2026
Mowing Tips Keep these mowing tips in mind for optimal lawn health.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mowing
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The interim agreement to end the Iran war has already reopened the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran effectively closed, cutting the global economy off from significant supplies of oil and natural gas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
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But after the cost-cutting trade of Jonathan Greenard to Philadelphia, the depth chart for the edge rusher spots is thin.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Indeed, many media observers—inside and outside the network—have gone so far as to suggest that demolishing the status quo seems to be central to Weiss’s mandate.—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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In February 2024, police gave him and his wife minutes to pack before demolishing their home.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Crews are focusing on the 15 feet along the roadsides, trimming trees that are still alive to help prevent fire from laddering into the crowns and removing dead trees.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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While some varieties will rebloom without deadheading, trimming fading flowers keeps the flower bed from looking tired.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 June 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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The researchers estimated that those who got neither bright days nor dark nights were shaving five years off their lives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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The criticism died down only after shaving off nanoseconds became widespread, making the strategy less profitable.—
Gary Sernovitz,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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“Mowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mowing. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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