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verb (1)

Definition of rowingnext
present participle of row
as in kayaking
to move a boat by means of oars rowed around the lake

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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
Verb
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 And also, tens of thousands of Norwegians were rowing in mesmerizing unison. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rowing
  1. kayaking
  2. bickering
  3. paddling
  4. fighting
  5. arguing
  6. quarreling
  7. clashing
  8. brawling
Verb
  • 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
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  • 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
  • Back at the base, the team is still bickering with the other troopers.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of bickering
Verb
  • The Ecology Center Picture a teenage surfer paddling out through a slick of plastic and debris on a Southern California beach, trash bag in one hand.
    — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The accident took place near the iconic Steamer Lane surf break, described by Surfer Today as the heart and soul of Santa Cruz surfing where locals have been paddling out since the 1930s.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of paddling
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  • Body camera footage shows that Jonah Neal did not pose a threat that warranted deadly force when a member of the federal crime-fighting task force in Memphis shot him in late May, according to a lawyer representing his family.
    — Juliana Kim, NPR, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Surveillance video obtained by ABC7 New York shows two men fighting in the street before gunshots ring out, and a vehicle swerves around the moped, appearing to flee the scene.
    — Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of fighting
Verb
  • The students are challenging those actions in federal court, arguing that FIU's policy – and its application to their silent demonstration – violates their First Amendment rights.
    — Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • On Monday, prosecutors submitted a six-page pleading to the judge arguing against restricting the accuser's testimony.
    — John Lynch, Arkansas Online, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of arguing
Verb
  • In another clip, a student records himself quarreling with a teacher asking him to take out his notes.
    — Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Now might not seem the moment for Democrats to be quarrelling, but many of them believe that the only way to build the Party back up is to remake it.
    — Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Definition of quarreling
Verb
  • Get used to Aledo clashing with Carroll The scrimmage between the Dragons and Bearcats holds no weight.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Lang and other anti-Islam protesters marched in Dearborn in November 2025, clashing with counter-protesters and claiming the area is not friendly to those who are non-Muslim.
    — Heath Kalb, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of clashing
Verb
  • The perils of brawling with a bin Professor Tonge puts the likelihood of an upset at around 30%.
    — Mark Rice-Oxley, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2026
  • What turns him on is cryptic babes, brawling men and stagy fables of lust, rivalry and possession.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of brawling

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“Rowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rowing. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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