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 Kroll, Deadline, 6 May 2026
But analysts are skeptical that Beijing would use its leverage to press Iran too hard to bow to US demands, especially without clear incentives from Washington.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Jim Hoagland, Outdoor Life, 30 Apr. 2026
Making his Broadway bow is the latest high-profile accomplishment from Battle.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
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The film bowed last summer, bringing in $521 million at the global box office.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 6 May 2026
But analysts are skeptical that Beijing would use its leverage to press Iran too hard to bow to US demands, especially without clear incentives from Washington.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Noun
Jerry was on my left at the side of the canoe, also clinging to the bow.
—Jim Hoagland, Outdoor Life, 30 Apr. 2026
Making his Broadway bow is the latest high-profile accomplishment from Battle.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bow
Noun
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The 2026 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix (GP) is around the bend, beginning Friday, May 1 at the Miami International Autodrome at Hard Rock Stadium and concluding on Sunday, May 3.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Neighborhoods to Visit Città Antica Verona’s historic center, known as the Città Antica or the Centro Storico, is nestled within a bend in the Adige River and is designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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The usually straight path of light gets curved along the warp, with the degree of curvature dictated by how close to the object of mass the light passes.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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To achieve such a high curvature, the team took advantage of differences in the contraction and expansion of individual layers caused by physical stresses in the material resulting from the fabrication process.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
9 Apr. 2026
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Here are three fool-proof tips to stay ahead of the curve during the volatility to come.—
Solo Ceesay,
Rolling Stone,
7 May 2026
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In all seriousness, maybe Brian Kelly is just ahead of the curve on this one.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Local communities, in turn, operate the monitoring stations and get fees in return.—
Natalie Sum Yue Chung,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Whaffle, in turn, showed me the account of Parker Edmondson (@pman817), a twenty-five-year-old in North Texas who lives circa 1920.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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The attack, caught on video from multiple angles, took place just after noon on Tuesday, April 21.—
Molly Hunter,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
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Fitzpatrick, meanwhile, may have given the tournament its most intriguing new angle.—
Noah Gulley,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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The suspension control software from their high-performance cars has enabled Ferrari to develop an algorithm to keep the boat stable, Ribigini adds, which will be vital at all times, but particularly in rough seas and strong winds.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Indigo waves Along the Pacific Coast of the United States, waves of shimmering, indigo blue creatures known as Velella velella or by-the-wind sailors, have been washing up on beaches this spring.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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As a national icon, the Natural Bridge served as a quiet, Emersonian rebuke to Europe’s militaristic triumphal arches, reinforcing the naturalness of American democracy.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Together, its soaring arch and Prospect Park form Brooklyn’s answer to Washington Square.—
Jonathan Timm,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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“Bow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bow. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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