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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
Grass blades with frost on them are brittle and can be damaged by mowing.
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David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
23 June 2026
Maintain your yard by regularly mowing the lawn, trimming shrubs, and reducing moisture to deter chiggers.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
In fact, my dad will schedule an entire weekend around mowing the lawn.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
Choose the right mowing height based on your grass type for a thriving lawn.
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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.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Make American Lawn-mowing Great Again!
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Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
15 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.
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Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
23 June 2026
Maintain your yard by regularly mowing the lawn, trimming shrubs, and reducing moisture to deter chiggers.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 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
Make American Lawn-mowing Great Again!
—
Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
15 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mowing
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Jangoo and Chase batted cautiously in the first hour before cutting loose just before lunch.
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The ribbon-cutting event was a somewhat soggy affair (got to love that unpredictable Florida weather) but a happy one for Seth and the 20+ IONNA employees that made the road trip down from their corporate office in Raleigh, NC.
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But everyday people expressed their political outrage time and again, throwing rocks at and demolishing the houses of government officials, torching the king’s ships and forts and, eventually, marching to battle.
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During that 25-day closure, PennDOT crews will be demolishing the existing Commercial Street Bridge and sliding in the new bridge, which has been constructed alongside the Parkway East outside of the Squirrel Hill Tunnel.
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This factor was vastly dwarfed by organizational restructuring, budget cuts, and economic conditions, which are all far more standard explanations historically used by corporations to justify trimming jobs.
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Consider trimming a task list, then schedule a quiet break between meetings to recharge.
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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.
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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.
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Right now, Amazon has it on sale for 33% off, sending the price tag below $100 and shaving $50 off.
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Borrowers with strong credit may be able to qualify for a rate below that threshold, and shaving even half a point off your rate can add meaningful room to your price ceiling.
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“Mowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mowing. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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