1
as in to succumb
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
finally bowed to the judge's insistence that she change her outfit
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2
as in to submit
to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)
bowed to the craving for fresh coffee
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as in to curve
to turn away from a straight line or course
the river bows gently to the north before it reaches the sea
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2
as in to bend
to cause to turn away from a straight line
you'll have to gently bow the strip of wood in order to fit it in
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as in bend
something that curves or is curved
her full lips form a pair of perfect bows
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Recent Examples of bow
Marta Balaga, Variety, 25 Feb. 2025
May 5-10, 2026 — ‘The Notebook’ Based on the 1996 book of the same title, the musical bowed on Broadway last March and closed this past December.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2025
Jacob Gallagher, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
After all, the collection includes brushes, bows, and clips all under $22—and who could say no to that?
Wet Brush has become a must-have among beauty lovers and celebrities alike for its easy-to-use brushes that seamlessly detangle wet hair without causing breakage.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 26 Feb. 2025
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Beta is bowing a first-look photo ahead of its London Screenings showcase on Feb. 25.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 25 Feb. 2025
May 5-10, 2026 — ‘The Notebook’ Based on the 1996 book of the same title, the musical bowed on Broadway last March and closed this past December.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2025
Noun
Certain ideas — a sweater made of flyaway feathers, a gradient that molted into florals around the collar and dresses with untamed bows — hinted at a greater whimsy lying somewhere below the surface.
—Jacob Gallagher, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
After all, the collection includes brushes, bows, and clips all under $22—and who could say no to that?
Wet Brush has become a must-have among beauty lovers and celebrities alike for its easy-to-use brushes that seamlessly detangle wet hair without causing breakage.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bow
Noun
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Here, the passage of time is measured in shifting light, the slow bend of jacaranda branches heavy with violet blooms, the way dry hills blush green after an elusive rain.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Classic largemouth water in a river would be a murky, slow-moving bend with thick cover (think fallen trees, heavy vegetation, and boat docks).—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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The theory, known as cosmic inflation, has been used to explain the universe’s flat geometry and lack of curvature, and as a possible reason for how some of the largest structures in the universe — galaxies and clusters of galaxies, for instance — came to be.—
Denise Chow,
NBC News,
26 Feb. 2025
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Slim-fit: Made for workout gear, slim-fit jackets offer the same hip and shoulder cuts but have more curvature in the torso area.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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While navigating the left curve, the HR-V driver activated her left turn signal and began to slow down to make a left turn into the driveway when the Accord driver, identified as Leblanc, allegedly struck the HR-V from behind causing the HR-V to strike a tree, the warrant affidavit said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Keeling Curve goes precipitously up; the curve of basic national responsibility is curving sharply down now.—
Bill McKibben,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025
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In turn, donors feel genuinely invested in the organization’s success, often increasing their contributions (financial or otherwise) over time.—
Victoria Philips,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Over the last 32 years, the Illinois General Assembly has, through the Minority Teachers of Illinois (MTI) Scholarship, played a key role in growing and strengthening Illinois’ educator workforce and, in turn, helping more pre-K-12 public school students realize their full potential.—
Barbara Hernandez,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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All the angles of Messi's incredible goal pic.twitter.com/CqbVCdy2an — FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) February 26, 2025 Tadeo Allende nabbed a tap-in after an excellent pass from Jordi Alba for Miami’s second goal, which came in the first minute of stoppage time.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2025
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The pup didn't budge as his owner moved the camera to different angles.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Brace for pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
3 Mar. 2025
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Damaging wind gusts and a few tornadoes are possible within these storms.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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The structure was drafted by a stage designer before being realized by an architect, a choice that’s reflected in some of its fanciful elements (some of which contemporary architects dismissed as kitsch) like frescoes, Romanesque arches, Gothic delicacy and whiffs of Art Nouveau foreshadowing.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Any artist who has had an early career arch like Tate’s should be thrilled not only to top the Billboard 200 but to have journeyed to the summit.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Bow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bow. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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