row 1 of 4

row

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noun (2)

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row

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verb (1)

as in to paddle
to move a boat by means of oars rowed around the lake

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row

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verb (2)

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Recent Examples of row
Noun
Watching recent events unfold at the U.S. Air Force Academy is like having front row seats to a slow-motion train wreck. Kent Murphy, Denver Post, 25 May 2025 Yusei Kikuchi pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings, Taylor Ward and Jorge Soler each homered and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Miami Marlins 7-4 on Friday night in Anaheim, California, for their eighth victory in a row. Miami Herald, 25 May 2025
Verb
Will rowing be your primary fitness activity or a part of your overall training plan? Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 May 2025 This clarity keeps everyone rowing in the same direction. Moby Kazmi, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for row

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“Row.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/row. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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