mowing (down)

present participle of mow (down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mowing (down)
Verb
  • Some discussed potential restrictions included the ban of roosters, the ban of slaughtering chickens and requirements around upkeep.
    R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
  • These small banks are slaughtering the low expectations the market set for them.
    Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Across July, the Defense Ministry in Moscow reported downing 3,008 Ukrainian drones at an average of around 97 per day.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Tarnopolsky notes that downing creatine alongside a small portion of food may help prevent any stomachaches.
    Matt Fuchs, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Several colors and prints are 30 percent off, dropping this pick to under $100.
    Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The trend reversed, with the rate dropping to 28% in the 2022-2023 school year, but attendance hasn't returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
    Kayla Jimenez, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • When two people pop a small confetti cannon into the air, Speed launches himself back with a cry, knocking over the set and barely missing the cake that has his face on it.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Many cat owners have seen their cat sleeping in a sunny patch on the bed, or even knocking over plants and whatever else is in the way to get an ideal window-napping position.
    Meghan Holmes, Treehugger, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The Tumi Alpha 3 Collection International Expandable Carry-on is currently 20 percent off, knocking down its over $1,000 price tag to $819.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Had a stray dog run up the stairs, knocking down the plant?
    Tao Lin, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
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“Mowing (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mowing%20%28down%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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