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
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2025
The first season bowed Feb. 2 and the second season renewal comes ahead of the season one finale on Sunday.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2025
Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2025
Wearing a voluminous pink taffeta dress and a pink bow to match, Sia then launched into the song, with the crowd screaming along to every word and Guetta and Afrojack hugging behind the decks.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2025
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One fan, as Jokic exited the tunnel at the halftime break, bowed two hands to the center in sheer reverence.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2025
The first season bowed Feb. 2 and the second season renewal comes ahead of the season one finale on Sunday.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
Jason Statham-starrer A Working Man muscled in with a $30.2M global bow, including $15M from overseas markets, while Snow White saw a 48% drop in the offshore sophomore session.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2025
Wearing a voluminous pink taffeta dress and a pink bow to match, Sia then launched into the song, with the crowd screaming along to every word and Guetta and Afrojack hugging behind the decks.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bow
Noun
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Before massaging castor oil into your navel area, apply a small amount for 7-10 days on a small patch of skin at the bend of your elbow to check for skin irritation.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
26 Mar. 2025
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Editor’s tip: The 65 mm barrel size is also ideal for creating voluminous soft bends and movement in medium to longer lengths.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
26 Mar. 2025
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The greater the mass, the more extreme the curvature of space-time, and the stronger the influence of gravity.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Golfers will have to know their swing speed, while also providing their handicap index, and answering questions about ball flight trajectory, tempo and transition, the general curvature of their tee shots with a driver, and the flex of the shaft in their current driver.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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All that said, a clear data strategy has become necessary for companies to stay ahead of the curve and offers a unique competitive advantage in today's market.—
Ryan Masiello,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Bateman pairs a mid-90s fastball with a high-spin curve, a low-80s slider and a changeup.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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If the disability arts community helped lift Kim’s career, her remarkable success has in turn propelled the field.—
Mara Mills,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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This in turn slows down expansion plans, especially in the offshore drilling sector, which requires heavy infrastructure investment.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Lovato smiles from ear to ear and then shows off all angles of her face without the nose ring.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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If Rusev gets reintroduced with an angle and layers that resonate with fans, the 39-year-old could be a surprise hit this summer in WWE.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The Getty fire in 2019, which led to evacuation orders, could have easily gotten out of hand had winds been any higher.—
Robert Petkoff Krish Seenivasan Quinton Kamara,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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The storms are anticipated to bring wind gusts of up to 60 mph and penny-sized hail (0.75 inches).—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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The wheel arches are somewhat squared off with rugged plastic surrounds to resist damage.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Hayes Skimmers Ballet Flat Made to hug your arches and support the natural alignment of your feet, these square-toe ballet flats belong in your spring wardrobe.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Bow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bow. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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