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
David Douglas, NBC news, 27 May 2026
For its milestone this year, Unoaerre has planned several celebratory initiatives, including an arty exhibition in its hometown, receiving a dedicated stamp, as well as the opening of a new manufacturing plant, set to bow in the second half of 2026.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 May 2026
Just like that, everything is wrapped up into a neat little bow.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
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Verb
Images showed the spherical tank was partially collapsed and bowed to the side with a large side ripped open.
—David Douglas, NBC news, 27 May 2026
For its milestone this year, Unoaerre has planned several celebratory initiatives, including an arty exhibition in its hometown, receiving a dedicated stamp, as well as the opening of a new manufacturing plant, set to bow in the second half of 2026.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Noun
Styled by Brad Goreski, Moore wore a custom cobalt blue Self Portrait gown with an oversized bow encircling the hips, falling into a train.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 May 2026
Just like that, everything is wrapped up into a neat little bow.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bow
Verb
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How to Tackle Lawn Fungus Whether or not your lawn succumbs to a fungal disease is not entirely within your control.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
28 May 2026
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Yet succumbing to hubris is now more dangerous than ever.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Multiple organizations have taken issue with the proposal, writing letters and submitting petitions to city officials opposing it.—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Voucher holders are required to re-submit the same income and household documentation at multiple points, often to different parties including case workers, brokers, and the city, creating avoidable delays in securing housing.—
Nicole Branca,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Starodubtseva then curved a backhand of her own to break the sideline and send Rybakina almost into the crowd.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Gaming Monitor Deals This 32-inch LG UltraGear curved gaming monitor features a steep, immersive 1000R curvature matching the human field of view.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2026
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Rai approached with his camera, bent down, and snapped a closeup shot of the corpse, half covered in soil.—
Taran Dugal,
New Yorker,
23 May 2026
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But having the event at the White House raises more questions about the Fed's independence at a time when Trump has constantly sought to bend the independent central bank to his will.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2026
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There are hardly any flat architectural surfaces, and NAUSICAÄ is shaped by curvatures and louvred details.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Depending on the curvature of space, the sum of the angles can vary.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Their total of 20 league goals conceded from set pieces (excluding penalties) across the season was their highest figure of the Premier League era.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Boise has also gone the last three games without center-back leader Jake Dengler, who’s missed those games with an injury — in that span, Boise has conceded eight goals.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 May 2026
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Johnson’s second home run, his 14th of the season, came off UCLA star closer Easton Hawk, who had surrendered just three home runs this season.—
Mercury News staff,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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Sukhmati was one of those who surrendered, in October 2025, as the central government ramped up operations.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Smith arches over the patient, his body an umbrella to protect the wound.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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Her eyebrows were arched and defined, with brown eyeshadow beaten softly into her eye and lashes feathered out.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
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“Bow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bow. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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