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as in sprayed
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 bred
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 sowed
Yet in the face of these outbreaks, top officials have offered wildly contradictory advice that has sowed further confusion among ordinary Americans.
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Jerome Adams, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Kigali is accused of having funded the M23 militia that has taken over mineral-rich areas of the DRC and sowed instability across the country.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Additionally, Paramount had sowed doubts about Netflix among lawmakers, regulators, Warner investors and ultimately the Warner board.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
The remarks have sowed confusion over the past year, as scientists warn there isn’t evidence to back them up.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
Watney ekes out an existence by eating potatoes sowed in Martian soil fertilized by his own feces.
—Big Think, 19 Feb. 2026
With major wins this awards season such as lead actor Rhea Seehorn’s Golden Globe for best performance by a female actor in a dramatic series, Pluribus has sowed ripe ground for discourse and fan theories.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
The divergent origins of their respective autocracies sowed the seeds for the kinds of challenges that each country would eventually face.
—Yonatan Morse, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
Instead, the most important player on the field sowed some serious doubt towards the Niners’ prospects in the final six weeks (and beyond).
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2025
Jerome Adams, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Kigali is accused of having funded the M23 militia that has taken over mineral-rich areas of the DRC and sowed instability across the country.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Additionally, Paramount had sowed doubts about Netflix among lawmakers, regulators, Warner investors and ultimately the Warner board.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
The remarks have sowed confusion over the past year, as scientists warn there isn’t evidence to back them up.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
Watney ekes out an existence by eating potatoes sowed in Martian soil fertilized by his own feces.
—Big Think, 19 Feb. 2026
With major wins this awards season such as lead actor Rhea Seehorn’s Golden Globe for best performance by a female actor in a dramatic series, Pluribus has sowed ripe ground for discourse and fan theories.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
The divergent origins of their respective autocracies sowed the seeds for the kinds of challenges that each country would eventually face.
—Yonatan Morse, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
Instead, the most important player on the field sowed some serious doubt towards the Niners’ prospects in the final six weeks (and beyond).
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sowed
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The fungicide is sprayed on the fruits after harvest to prevent mold.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Citrus fruits are often sprayed with pesticides and fungicides to protect them from pests and disease.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 Mar. 2026
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For farmers who planted orchards years ago expecting a buyer at harvest, the closure adds new uncertainty to an already risky business.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Even though her sales weren’t booming, the experience planted a powerful seed.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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How to Pot and Repot Peach Trees Peach trees are fast growers, so Dickey advises choosing a dwarf variety bred for container growing.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 Mar. 2026
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The colt is owned and bred by Calumet Farm.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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From March to May, the hiking trails are sprinkled with vibrant yellow desert marigolds, deep purple lupines, and bright red and orange Indian paintbrush blooms, among other varieties.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Smoked Arctic char from neighboring Labrador came next, layered on thick slices of brown bread and sprinkled with citrusy larch shoots.—
Gina DeCaprio Vercesi,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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Minnesota was seeded sixth, the first time it has been seeded lower than fifth in the Big Ten tournament.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
12 Mar. 2026
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Palisades, which fell in the first round in the City Open Division, plays for the state Division IV crown Saturday while City Open Division champion Westchester was seeded 14th in Division I for regionals and lost in the first round.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The city is surrounded by rolling hills that turn a vivid green in spring and are dotted with incredible wineries that offer sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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The idea seemed natural to me — much of my younger days were spent developing a family art retreat in southern Colorado, a 115-acre expanse dotted with my dad’s sculptures and DIY cabin builds nestled throughout arroyos and piñon pines.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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