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as in to spray
to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on
sow the fields with maize in early spring, and the crop should be ready by late summer
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as in to breed
to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set
a malicious neighbor who sowed within him nagging suspicions about his wife
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Recent Examples of sow
Using their financial resources and political influence, opponents worked to sow confusion, cast doubt on the proposal, and stall the bill.
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Shane Strum, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
However, sowing seeds isn't always simple or straight forward.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Seeds can be sown in small pots or cell packs.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2026
The same thing happened to me when it was revealed that in a move to sow the seeds of confusion, our beloved Dorinda Medley — after a triumphant return to the show — was murdered.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
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Shane Strum, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
However, sowing seeds isn't always simple or straight forward.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Seeds can be sown in small pots or cell packs.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2026
The same thing happened to me when it was revealed that in a move to sow the seeds of confusion, our beloved Dorinda Medley — after a triumphant return to the show — was murdered.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sow
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Then, separate your damp hair into four sections and spray the product evenly all over, from roots to ends.—
Claire West,
Parents,
17 Feb. 2026
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Mix equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle; spray the mixture onto a clean microfiber cloth or a clean, old sock.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
17 Feb. 2026
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Living in the moment, and blooming where she was planted were her super powers.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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Beans and peas planted as companion plants for peppers can give your plants a nutrient boost and promote more vigorous growth.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
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Certain dwarf apple varieties, such as 'Urban Apple' and 'Columnar' are bred explicitly for small-space gardening.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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Both are owned by D J Stable LLC, Kentucky-bred French Friction selling for $250,000 at the September 2024 yearling sale.—
Bob Wisener,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Try nutritional yeast mixed into homemade sauces and batters, or sprinkled onto savory dishes, for a nutty, cheesy flavor without dairy.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
16 Feb. 2026
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The center fielder spent the offseason at home training, with some travel sprinkled in.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
15 Feb. 2026
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Among the anti-tanking suggestions reported out of the league’s meeting was seeding all play-in teams into the lottery, not just those that are eliminated.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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And while their place in the NCAA tournament is presumably safe heading into that final stretch, where the Trojans are seeded could swing significantly with a few quality wins.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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In the 20th, Breck Dunn made an excellent run down the near sideline and eventually found an unmarked Laura Niemeyer, who peppered a shot into the back of the net for the third Islander goal of the night.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Councilmembers peppered the district with questions.—
Dan Snyder,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Campus officials said new security measures put in place after that shooting, including additional surveillance cameras, helped identify Kennedy as a suspect.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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The funds paid by the purchasers were put in an Agridime account, at least three of which were controlled by Joshua Link, Wood and Thomas, according to the indictment.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Sow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sow. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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