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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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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
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
Hulst, lined up in the second of two rows at the start, just over Serna’s right shoulder, got boxed in when the gun went off.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
At Russo's Fruit and Vegetable Farm in Tabernacle, Burlington County, rows of apple trees still appear healthy from a distance.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Inside the attraction, referred to as a rotating theater, audiences sit in curved rows that move from scene to scene, decade to decade, while the stage remains stationary.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
In a command center down on Earth, rows of engineers scramble to improvise a solution.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart in rows 3 to 4 feet apart.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026
During the last week of February, multiple varieties of lettuce were growing in rows of indoor hydroponic towers, each carefully tracked and rotated through a system that records planting dates, harvest times and yields.
—Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Inside the compound’s large white tents, rows of bunkbeds are surrounded by chain-link cages that house the detainees.
—Wlrn Public Media, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 14 May 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
Smith rows for roughly 10 to 12 hours a day, mostly during daylight, and spends the rest of her time maintaining the boat, checking her position, preparing meals and resting.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
As of Wednesday morning, one resale website had Grand Casino Arena tickets, 11 rows up from the ice, for the opening day game between Sweden and Slovakia selling for $35.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 3 Dec. 2025
Noun
Growing parsley between the asparagus rows makes smart use of empty garden space and boosts the productivity of the garden.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
Hulst, lined up in the second of two rows at the start, just over Serna’s right shoulder, got boxed in when the gun went off.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
At Russo's Fruit and Vegetable Farm in Tabernacle, Burlington County, rows of apple trees still appear healthy from a distance.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Inside the attraction, referred to as a rotating theater, audiences sit in curved rows that move from scene to scene, decade to decade, while the stage remains stationary.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
In a command center down on Earth, rows of engineers scramble to improvise a solution.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart in rows 3 to 4 feet apart.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026
During the last week of February, multiple varieties of lettuce were growing in rows of indoor hydroponic towers, each carefully tracked and rotated through a system that records planting dates, harvest times and yields.
—Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Inside the compound’s large white tents, rows of bunkbeds are surrounded by chain-link cages that house the detainees.
—Wlrn Public Media, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Verb
From there, everyone rows imua (forward), keeping eyes peeled for sea turtles, sea urchin, and on a really good day in January or February, a mama whale and her baby.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 14 May 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
Smith rows for roughly 10 to 12 hours a day, mostly during daylight, and spends the rest of her time maintaining the boat, checking her position, preparing meals and resting.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
As of Wednesday morning, one resale website had Grand Casino Arena tickets, 11 rows up from the ice, for the opening day game between Sweden and Slovakia selling for $35.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 3 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rows
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Dark wood, red cushions, thick green curtains, white columns, sparkling chandeliers, and touches of gold and silver fill the spaces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The grand walled Greco-Roman settlement is entered through 2nd-century Hadrian’s Arch and includes the Temple of Zeus, the Hippodrome, the Temple of Artemis and the Forum’s oval colonnade of 56 Corinthian columns.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Paul Anthony Kelly is spotted on the streets of New York City on May 26 rocking a boat-neck navy sweater, black glasses and a big smile.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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Fast forward to the second half of the 20th century, when Capri enjoyed another boom during the golden age of la dolce vita, when Italian and international celebrities flocked to the island's winding streets.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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Bond's relative lack of experience and finesse also feeds into the chaos of all-out brawls.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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Viral kindergarten graduation brawls are back.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Folks who live close to data centers have reported headaches, vertigo, nausea, sleep disturbances, ear pain and hypertension, the institute website says.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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The police deployed extra officers and resources as several disturbances broke out across the area and officers detained several people after the shooting, though others fled the scene, according to Walek.—
Eric Mack,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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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.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
10 May 2026
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As the trio quarrels, bonds and ventures through the wild unknown, Felix discovers that true bravery may change not only his own destiny, but also the future of his home.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
10 May 2026
Verb
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The welcome is relaxed and warm while the flamboyant decor fights to charm you.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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An Army official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said soldiers who were fans of UFC fights and who meet Army standards were given a preference, which the official said is standard practice for such events.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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In Sevastopol, the largest city in Crimea and the traditional base of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, Reuters witnesses reported long queues at filling stations.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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Skipping immigration queues and having someone guide you through unfamiliar terminals can make a noticeable difference, particularly in major hubs where congestion is common.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2026
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The park’s 14 trails range from old mining roads to the perimeter of Kathleen Lake to Thechàl Dhâl, also known as Sheep Mountain, with northern wildlife and Southern Tutchone cultural heritage along the way.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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The new tax on Dubai tolls and parking, which began on June 1, will give the UAE government another cut from its roads that’s divorced from the financial performance of the operators.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
4 June 2026
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“Rows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rows. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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