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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
Industry experts say some of the reasons are plain to see: Reports of detentions and deportations, including the weekslong lockup of European tourists, have sowed fears of bad experiences at the border.
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Arkansas Online, 20 Apr. 2025
The President sowed further confusion last week by initially exempting smartphones, computers and other electronics from the higher tariffs before Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said they would be included in a coming duty for computer chips.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
But markets have churned since Trump escalated trade tensions last week, sowing uncertainty across the world’s largest economy.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
The president has signaled that yet another round of levies are on the way, sowing more confusion among business leaders about what’s on, what’s off — and how to deal with their new reality.
—Vivienne Walt, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 20 Apr. 2025
The President sowed further confusion last week by initially exempting smartphones, computers and other electronics from the higher tariffs before Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said they would be included in a coming duty for computer chips.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
But markets have churned since Trump escalated trade tensions last week, sowing uncertainty across the world’s largest economy.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
The president has signaled that yet another round of levies are on the way, sowing more confusion among business leaders about what’s on, what’s off — and how to deal with their new reality.
—Vivienne Walt, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sow
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Most importantly, don’t buy pesticides and spray your backyard to get rid of them, said Kritsky.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Activists elsewhere have set fire to Tesla charging stations, scrawled swastikas into Tesla vehicles and sprayed graffiti on dealerships.—
Heather Knight,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Licensed series Young Sheldon has been planted in the top 10 list for a while after adding a new season.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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France’s immediate support is a payoff from seeds Carney planted early in his leadership.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Apr. 2025
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Tree Hollows Tree hollows can collect rainwater and provide the perfect place for mosquitoes to breed.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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The mosquitoes can breed in standing water, so public health officials are asking that county residents allow vector control technicians to provide free inspections and advice, Nolasco said.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Capitals are a veteran team with youth sprinkled through the lineup.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Held at the Salle Pleyel, which hosts splashy awards shows such as the César awards, Hermès celebrated its pole position with an opening xylophone performer, followed by an eclectic series of films sprinkled throughout the presentation.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2025
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Drop the flower seeds into the dirt lines; then cover them up, and water every few days.—
Laura Broadwell,
Parents,
1 May 2025
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Loading your audio article In April 2024, Priscilla Chan sat on a stage during the five-year anniversary celebration for a housing initiative that she and husband Mark Zuckerberg’s philanthropy had seeded with a $50 million commitment.—
Kate Talerico,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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Without prior knowledge to Fatal Fury’s roster or storyline, many of the characters can seem somewhat stock — there’s a couple of tough guys with various fighting styles and cool jackets, and some cartoonishly buxom female fighters peppered in for some old school gooner bait.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2025
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Part of what makes the North Carolina mountains unique is the people who pepper the area with creativity and hospitality throughout their beloved mountain hamlets.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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That policy banned transgender service members but made an exception for some who had already started to transition, in line with rules that were put in place during former President Obama’s administration.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
24 Apr. 2025
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Unless suitable deterrence is put in place, the Kremlin will treat a peace agreement as an opportunity to restock its arsenal and replenish its forces before attempting another assault on Ukraine.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Sow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sow. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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