ROWING Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

rowing 1 of 2

verb (1)

Definition of rowing

present participle of row

as in kayaking

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

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2 of 2

verb (2)

present participle of row

as in bickering

to express different opinions about something often angrily the couple rows all the time, and yet they seem happy together

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Recent Examples of rowing

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This is Michael Skinner's first time rowing as a single in the Head of the Charles. — Amanda Callahan, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Yes, the automaker’s famed dual-clutch PDK remains the way to go if pure speed is what a driver craves, but those who feel that rowing through the gears adds to the experience can now choose to upgrade the model with the MT package. — Bryan Campbell, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026 The basic premise—people rowing together to a rhythm—does have a historical precedent. — Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Most of the time, however, would be spent rowing on one of the largest authentic ancient ships in the world, which was used specifically for filming the movie. — Alice Politi, Vanity Fair, 25 July 2026 The Norwegian fans were delightful, rowing up escalators to the rhythm of their bass drum. — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 20 July 2026 Googling his name on Thursday, two days out from the semi-final, even brought a special drumbeat and Norwegian emojis rowing across the screen. — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 10 July 2026 Pfendler arrived at Honolulu Harbor aboard her 21-foot boat, Lily, after rowing alone for just under 44 days. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026 That means more people than ever in Norway are suddenly rowing. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 1 July 2026

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Michael Aiden Vargas, 18, of Crestview was kayaking in the Blackwater River when he was struck by lightning and fell from his kayak around noon on May 31, WKRG, Wiregrass Daily News and Fox 10 TV reported, citing the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Like going to Tahoe and kayaking in the two person kayak is like, that's like part of it.

— Outside Online, Outside Online, 30 July 2025

Definition of kayaking

Verb

Like law enforcement agents everywhere, they’re disposed to bickering about jurisdiction or pumping each other for off-limits information.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
There’s striker Josie Gordon, bickering twin sisters Siobhan and Niamh, glove-shunning goalie Katie ‘Boots’ Quinn and couple Maddie and Margy.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of bickering

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The guy went right to shore, the wife drowned while paddling around looking for him.

— George Saunders, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026
The annual pumpkin regatta will take place Sunday, with contestants carving giant pumpkins into boats and paddling them across the park’s small lake.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of paddling

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There’s such a funny contrast between the peaceful idea of gardening and the absolute chaos of fighting your friends.

— Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2026
The formula helps reduce the risk of damage with a conditioning and strengthening blend of sunflower seed oil, hydrolyzed rice protein, and glycerin, which are also all heroes at fighting color-fading and dryness.

— Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of fighting

Verb

Headwaters responded by sending a letter to city council members, arguing that such a moratorium could violate its due process rights.

— Naomi Nix, Time, 29 Oct. 2026
Nab is among the data centers’ proponents, arguing that data is the industry of the future.

— Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of arguing

Verb

The two were among two quarreling groups inside the club that began to fight, according to the report.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Sunday, a caller reported hearing two men quarreling and someone stating that a person would be taken into custody.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of quarreling

Verb

Protests last week devolved into mayhem, with people setting fires, storming public buildings, smashing shop windows, looting and clashing with police.

— ELITSA GADEVA, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Aside from clashing over national topics like tariffs, the Iran war, artificial intelligence and Social Security, the candidates were asked about jobs in Michigan, the auto industry and education.

— DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of clashing

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