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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
Despite some online commentators with large followings publicly disagreeing with the president's decision—and many legacy media outlets eagerly highlighting their comments to try and sow division—the MAGA base is not wavering one bit.
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Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
It is meant to sow fear, confusion, and doubt among voters.
—Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Direct sow all cool-season vegetables in the garden, and begin succession planting 10-14 days after.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
In most cases, their roles are undefined, though a number are clearly there to deliver on Kennedy’s efforts to rewrite vaccination policy in ways that downplay the importance of and sow distrust in these key public health tools.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 30 Mar. 2026
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Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
It is meant to sow fear, confusion, and doubt among voters.
—Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Direct sow all cool-season vegetables in the garden, and begin succession planting 10-14 days after.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
In most cases, their roles are undefined, though a number are clearly there to deliver on Kennedy’s efforts to rewrite vaccination policy in ways that downplay the importance of and sow distrust in these key public health tools.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sow
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Firefighters sprayed water on the tanker to keep it cool as the fire burned for hours.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
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Crops are sprayed at Rix Farms on Thursday.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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Fredricks hopes that one of those students at the old Wilson Elementary School comes forward and reaches out to her about their experience helping plant the seeds for this historic tree.—
Heath Kalb,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The driver sits low, like a sports coupe, making the ride smooth, centered and planted.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Debates over the fertility of mixed-race women were enmeshed in what was essentially a mass slave-breeding program in the US—reproduction as a form of population control.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
6 Apr. 2026
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Dramatically ridden by Rafael Bejarano, the Street Strategy runner gave Randy Morse the whole package in the $150,000 race for Arkansas-bred 3-year-old males Saturday at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort.—
Bob Wisener,
Arkansas Online,
5 Apr. 2026
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Spread mixture into prepared baking dish and sprinkle with queso fresco.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
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Amid more than a decade now without a Top 10 lottery pick (Justise Winslow was the last, at No, 10 in 2015), the Heat have found a way to remain competitive, with a few deep playoff runs sprinkled in.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Nuggets, who finish the season at San Antonio on Sunday night, prioritized rest over seeding.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The teams that are eliminated in the play-in tournament before getting to the playoffs are seeded into the NBA Draft lottery based on regular-season record.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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O’Leary’s just been peppering the house manager with questions about her business and admiring the replica of the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man that dominates the entryway.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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The women had all read my book and eagerly peppered me with questions.—
Roxane Gay,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Nevada County Planning Commission recently recommended that a development project in Cedar Ridge be put in front of the board of supervisors for a vote.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The restrictions, which were put in place immediately, limit residents to using water outside their homes, such as for their lawns, to twice per week.—
Tynin Fries,
Denver Post,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Sow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sow. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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