PLOW Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

plow

verb

as in to rake

to cut into and turn over the sod of (a piece of land) using a bladed implement we'll have to get out there and plow and plant both fields before it rains

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as in to labor

to devote serious and sustained effort plowed determinedly through the weighty tome

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Recent Examples on the Web These larger-than-expected figures were likely impacted by Hurricane Helene, which plowed through North Carolina late last month and resulted in more than 200 deaths across the southeast. —

Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 10 Oct. 2024 The list of OpenAI’s latest investors reportedly includes huge names in tech, including Microsoft (which has already plowed more than $13 billion in since 2019), Thrive Capital, Nvidia, Cathie Wood’s Ark Investment Management and Japanese conglomerate SoftBank. —

Allison Morrow, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024 The vehicle then plows through two empty tables before hitting a third with people at it before coming to a stop. —

Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 9 Sep. 2024 The group ultimately plowed more than $32 million into former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, and another $10 million in broader anti-Trump efforts before throwing in the towel. —

Philip Elliott, TIME, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for plow

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As Helene’s outer bands raked the Appalachian range, the French Broad River began to swell.

Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
If your arm hurts just thinking about raking leaves in the fall, an electric leaf blower will make yard cleanup much quicker and less strenuous.

Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024