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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Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 20 May 2025
Next up, he is set to reprise his role as Benoit Blanc in the upcoming Knives Out sequel Wake Up Dead Man, which will bow later this year on Netflix.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 20 May 2025
Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
This was a realisation that this would likely be his final bow at Villa Park, his last time in front of a crowd who revelled in his showmanship and goalkeeping excellence.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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The album bows with 127,000 units, according to Luminate — with over 50,000 each in sales and streaming equivalent albums — while all 10 of its tracks appear on this week’s Billboard Hot 100, albeit in the chart’s lower half.
—Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 20 May 2025
Next up, he is set to reprise his role as Benoit Blanc in the upcoming Knives Out sequel Wake Up Dead Man, which will bow later this year on Netflix.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 20 May 2025
Noun
Commentary and opinions Columnist Bill Plaschke writes an appreciation of the ESPN show ‘Around the Horn’ taking its final bow on Friday.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
This was a realisation that this would likely be his final bow at Villa Park, his last time in front of a crowd who revelled in his showmanship and goalkeeping excellence.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Its steering is tight and precise, and throwing its 1,800kg mass around bends is heaps of fun thanks to its grippy tyres.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The biggest knocks on Sawyer were his subpar measurables (31 3/4-inch arms) and the lack of bend or nuance in his pass-rush plan.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Fuller suffered from a curvature of the spine, which made her slouch, and from myopia, which made her squint.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Through the capsule’s large panoramic windows, the crew will see the planet's curvature and the stark contrast between the bright blue atmosphere and the blackness of space.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
30 May 2025
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Summer jobs: Chicago Blackhawks’ offseason plans, from Connor Bedard’s speed to Kevin Korchinski’s blade curve Chicago Blackhawks players’ offseason plans include film work, yoga, house hunting and the World Championship.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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His projections were rudimentary by today’s standards, but at the time were ahead of the curve.—
David Hill,
Rolling Stone,
24 May 2025
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The bad-guy turn came because Rhodes, dressed like a discount Homelander but seemingly unwilling to make the smart move to the dark side, was running out of breathing room.—
Oliver Bateman,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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The last 12 months have seen glorious triumph turn into dismay.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Squaring up Federico Dimarco, Yamal drove to the byline before chopping back — nearly sending Dimarco out of the stadium — taking a touch, and rifling the ball at goal from the tightest of angles.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The monthly report The task force also releases monthly reports that show the crisis from a different angle.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2025
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Nuclear energy can offer a zero-emission source of stable baseload electricity even when the sun doesn’t shine and the wind doesn’t blow, but as the World Nuclear Association points out, almost all U.S. nuclear generating capacity comes from reactors built between 1967 and 1990.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Remember too that strong winds, flash flooding, and hail aren't the only threats from thunderstorms.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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Not bad for an 80-foot tall, single arch, limestone bridge to carry traffic over 15th Street on the eastern edge of Kansas City.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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We’re known for our iconic white arches and a design aesthetic that blends Santorini minimalism with Tulum’s earthy elegance, all set in the heart of Bali.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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“Bow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bow. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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