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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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
Justin Curto, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
Several Democrats and staffers who were at the Capitol on Jan. 6 have accused Republicans of bowing to Trump by downplaying or ignoring the violence of the siege.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2025
Rona Berg, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Disney preserves that with a dedicated walking/jogging track all the way around the ship (albeit, with a passage through mechanical areas on bow and stern).
—Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2025
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After bowing at No. 2, DTMF already looks to have similar legs, with one song going viral on TikTok and another topping the YouTube charts.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
Several Democrats and staffers who were at the Capitol on Jan. 6 have accused Republicans of bowing to Trump by downplaying or ignoring the violence of the siege.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
Recurve bows are long, elegant and low-tech, and rely mostly on the strength of the archer.
—Rona Berg, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Disney preserves that with a dedicated walking/jogging track all the way around the ship (albeit, with a passage through mechanical areas on bow and stern).
—Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2025
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Noun
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The first time Team Rubicon used used this was in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia, which hit the Big bend area of Florida.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend Wide-angle seated forward bend is a stretch of the inner thighs and backs of the legs.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
14 Jan. 2025
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So Newton theorized that, were a cannonball to be fired horizontally from a high enough mountaintop where the air is thin, and with enough velocity, then the curve of the cannonball downward under gravity would match the curvature of Earth.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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The execution here depends on the complex intertwining of software and logistics — the ability to calculate and obtain the precise curvature of each of over 1,500 components, preinstall the steel connections, prebuild large chunks, then ship those to the site for final assembly.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 Jan. 2025
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But how can educational institutions stay ahead of the curve?—
Maja Zelihic,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Over the years, the star has consistently been ahead of the curve with her sculptural and futuristic red carpet looks.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
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That, in turn, decreases the amount of manual work necessary for the seller.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Jan. 2025
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Israel is expected to release around 2,000 Palestinian prisoners in turn.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
30 Jan. 2025
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Place your palms at a 90-degree angle on both sides of a doorway and step forward with one foot.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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There was a moment in the second half when Jorgen Strand Larsen was played through one-on-one with Robert Sanchez and saw his near-post shot from a difficult angle beaten away by the Chelsea goalkeeper.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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According to the National Weather Service, the Arctic polar vortex is a powerful band of west-to-east winds that develops in the stratosphere, about 10 to 30 miles above the North Pole, during the winter season.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Santa Ana winds blew through the mountains, their gusts turning small fires into infernos and sending embers flying miles ahead.—
Sachi Mulkey,
WIRED,
25 Jan. 2025
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Mirrors expand the look of spaces, such as this option that resembles styles from pricier mall brands and features an ornate arch and gold border.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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The reception beyond it, however, is minimalist, with soothing straight lines to temper the flair of the original rounded arches.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Bow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bow. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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