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as in columns
a series of people or things arranged side by side
stood in a row to have their picture taken three rows of eight jelly beans equals 24 jelly beans
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2
as in streets
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
drive up Market Row and turn left
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as in brawls
a rough and often noisy fight usually involving several people
a county fair that had a long history of bloody rows
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as in disturbances
a state of noisy, confused activity
the combination of drums and shouting contributed to the awful row
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as in quarrels
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
he had a row with his girlfriend yesterday, and now they aren't speaking
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as in fights
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 rows
ABC News,
27 June 2026
After returning from the front rows of Miami Swim Week, The MD Effect founder Matt Dillon says this season's biggest shift is swimwear designed to move effortlessly from beach to bar.
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Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Even when words had a short /u/ vowel, spellings like wulf, wud and wunder would have been too confusing in the era of manuscript writing, what with its rows of upright quill strokes.
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Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
Each transistor consists of three nanosheets that are individually 5 nanometers thick, equivalent to about 15 rows of silicon atoms.
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Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2026
The lot was mostly empty Wednesday afternoon, with spots in the first few rows near the entrance occupied but the majority vacant.
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Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The doors close again, then open in a flash, revealing rows and rows of options.
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Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Farmer carries and heavy pulling exercises like rows and row variations, barbell deadlifts, and Romanian deadlifts are great choices.
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Christa Sgobba,
Health,
24 June 2026
Mailata told the story of Bernard in the weight room repping bent-over trap-bar rows at 315 pounds.
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Zach Berman,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
With both rows up, there’s still 28 cubic feet behind the third row, which is enough for a foursome’s worth of golf bags.
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Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Patron tickets, rows 1 through 9, $50 in advance, $55 at the door.
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Miguel Sirgado,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
Space rows at least 2 feet apart.
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Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026
Space the planting holes 18 to 24 inches apart and space rows 3 to 6 feet apart.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
Evelyn ran down from her seat two rows up, dropped to the ground and attempted to secure the ball in front of her.
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Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
What Happens Before Takeoff Before departure, flight attendants walk through the exit rows to ensure everything is ready.
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Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
These included Barca’s infamous ‘levers’, delays and problems with the Camp Nou rebuild, rows with club legends Xavi and Lionel Messi, and continuing shadows over the club’s finances.
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Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
The parking lot outside Rome’s Stadium of the Marbles on Thursday had rows upon rows of Vespas of all makes from the past eight decades.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
After returning from the front rows of Miami Swim Week, The MD Effect founder Matt Dillon says this season's biggest shift is swimwear designed to move effortlessly from beach to bar.
—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Even when words had a short /u/ vowel, spellings like wulf, wud and wunder would have been too confusing in the era of manuscript writing, what with its rows of upright quill strokes.
—
Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
Each transistor consists of three nanosheets that are individually 5 nanometers thick, equivalent to about 15 rows of silicon atoms.
—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2026
The lot was mostly empty Wednesday afternoon, with spots in the first few rows near the entrance occupied but the majority vacant.
—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The doors close again, then open in a flash, revealing rows and rows of options.
—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Farmer carries and heavy pulling exercises like rows and row variations, barbell deadlifts, and Romanian deadlifts are great choices.
—
Christa Sgobba,
Health,
24 June 2026
Mailata told the story of Bernard in the weight room repping bent-over trap-bar rows at 315 pounds.
—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Verb
Kathy Hendrickson came from Newington to try the free lessons after a friend who rows told her about it.
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Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
With both rows up, there’s still 28 cubic feet behind the third row, which is enough for a foursome’s worth of golf bags.
—
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Patron tickets, rows 1 through 9, $50 in advance, $55 at the door.
—
Miguel Sirgado,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
Space rows at least 2 feet apart.
—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026
Space the planting holes 18 to 24 inches apart and space rows 3 to 6 feet apart.
—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
Evelyn ran down from her seat two rows up, dropped to the ground and attempted to secure the ball in front of her.
—
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
What Happens Before Takeoff Before departure, flight attendants walk through the exit rows to ensure everything is ready.
—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
These included Barca’s infamous ‘levers’, delays and problems with the Camp Nou rebuild, rows with club legends Xavi and Lionel Messi, and continuing shadows over the club’s finances.
—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rows
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Steel columns throughout the terminal are structured similarly to trees, and the area is lit by constellation lighting reminiscent of the Appalachian night sky.
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Dust columns could be seen in two capital neighborhoods with typically busy restaurants and other businesses.
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Hundreds of thousands are expected to line the streets for Chicago's Pride Parade on Sunday.
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The event’s starting point was at a parking lot on the corner of Temple and Alameda streets, where the incident took place, according to the event’s Instagram account.
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Interspersed with the adventure – and quite a few brawls with bad guys – are flashbacks to Kara’s time on Krypton and adopting Krypto.
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Such brawls can ignite without warning, and are among the reasons humans are forbidden by county law to get within 50 feet of the horses.
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While Earth's storms can last hours or days, these cosmic disturbances can unfold over millions of years and span thousands of light-years.
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Until then, scientists generally associated major space-weather disturbances with periods of intense solar and geomagnetic activity.
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Rounding out the top five names were seven write-in votes for the Sacramento Capitals or Capitols — which could be nicknamed the Caps to avoid quarrels over the spelling — and six votes for the Sacramento Stingers or Sting, referencing the collegiate Sacramento State Hornets.
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In a 2024 study, researchers found that chimpanzee mothers tended to step in to defend their children in quarrels—say, over food or space in a tree—in about half of cases the researchers observed in the wild.
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The East Wing’s demolition and 999-seat ballroom — now projected at $600 million — are fueling legal, ethical and security fights over who pays and what protections are truly needed.
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Rizos Curls’ 6-in-1 Styling Cream is a lightweight multitasker that defines curls, fights frizz, provides flexible hold, and offers heat protection.
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For example, Netic, a platform that serves HVAC contractors and plumbers, uses AI to analyze job queues and reassign crews based on urgency, location and availability.
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Getting used to my personal queues on how to execute every pitch.
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Several videos filmed in Simferopol, Crimea’s second city, and posted online show empty roads and public spaces.
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Most access points are reached from the west side, coming through Meeker, and Grimes noted that despite the isolation, the gravel roads are well-maintained, meaning a passenger vehicle should get you to most trailheads.
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“Rows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rows. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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