1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of sow
Fossil fuel companies, along with associated political groups and think tanks, are carrying out sophisticated campaigns that sow doubt about climate solutions, the research found.
—
Emma Woollacott, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Iranian cyberattacks against the United States in recent years have had mixed results and may be more of an attempt to sow fear than use of an actual ability to cause real damage, said John Hultquist, the chief analyst at Google’s Threat Intelligence Group.
—Chelsea Chan, NBC news, 24 June 2025
Soil preparation for reseeding and sowing a new lawn takes a little more effort.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
What Americans need are choices, not mandates, and honesty about the consequences of losing our energy advantage or sowing the seeds of a new energy crisis.
—Edward Cross, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for sow
Emma Woollacott, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Iranian cyberattacks against the United States in recent years have had mixed results and may be more of an attempt to sow fear than use of an actual ability to cause real damage, said John Hultquist, the chief analyst at Google’s Threat Intelligence Group.
—Chelsea Chan, NBC news, 24 June 2025
Soil preparation for reseeding and sowing a new lawn takes a little more effort.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
What Americans need are choices, not mandates, and honesty about the consequences of losing our energy advantage or sowing the seeds of a new energy crisis.
—Edward Cross, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for sow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sow
Verb
-
Videos appears to show an agent taking out a red bottle and spraying it at Hipolito within inches of his eyes, and Hipolito swiping back.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
-
Make sure to check spray arms and filters regularly for clogs and mineral deposits.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 June 2025
Verb
-
Landscapers are spreading the good word: Never plant a Bradford pear (Pyrus calleryana).—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
-
How well plants are equipped to manage heat depends not only on the type of plant (cool-season vs. heat-loving plants) but also on their growth stage (newly planted vs. established and mature).—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
Verb
-
To buy reefs a little extra time, scientists are breeding both algae and corals to withstand more heat; some of this work is taking place in Florida.—
Rafe Pomerance,
Sun Sentinel,
6 July 2025
-
Although the passenger pigeon was reported to have nested in Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Mississippi, there are no records of breeding in Arkansas.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
Verb
-
With eviction looming by their landlord’s 6 p.m. deadline, these two embark upon a manic ride to come up with cash, with simple errands turning into shady pawn shop dealings, impromptu blood donations and sneaker hustles (with surprise celebrity encounters sprinkling their affairs).—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
-
At a typical gathering, one by one, each ingredient is added to the dish on a platter, with the host sprinkling nuts, seeds, spices and dressing over the salad.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
19 June 2025
Verb
-
The discovery suggests that these molecules could help seed planetary systems with carbon, supporting the development of molecules needed for life.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
30 June 2025
-
However, when dill matures and is ready to seed, the herbs can inhibit tomato plant growth.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
Verb
-
Amazing parks pepper the entire country, but set your sights on the west coast and Manuel Antonio National Park, with its lovely beaches, or northwest of San José for Arenal Volcano National Park, where visitors can take in the park’s namesake dormant volcano and natural hot springs.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
8 July 2025
-
In a format reminiscent of the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawsuits, text messages — some more suggestive than others — pepper the 46-page filing from L.A. attorney Jonathan J. Delshad.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
17 June 2025
Verb
-
The Byrd rule was put in place because reconciliation isn’t subject to filibuster.—
Emma Whitford,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
-
The former head of Amazon U.K. has been put in charge of regulating private monopolies.—
Oliver Eagleton,
Time,
5 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sow. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share