as in bends
something that curves or is curved
her full lips form a pair of perfect bows
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as in succumbs
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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as in submits
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 curves
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 arches
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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Recent Examples of bows
Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024
Rohit knows that even in defeat, India have put a shot across the bows of the visitors to suggest normal service resumes soon.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Season 2 bows 14 months after the release of Goosebumps’ Season 1 finale.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 20 Oct. 2024
This fall, romantic elements like lace and bows are at the forefront of shoe trends.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
Lace adds a vintage, delicate vibe, while bows make bold statements on the tops of heels or flats to provide a subtle yet elegant accent.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
Elegant but still fun, these pearl bows will instantly upgrade any outfit.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
There are also headbands, hair bows, socks, underwear sets, vests and footie gift sets.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 16 Oct. 2024
Aldo’s Wicked collaboration, which releases on October 17, is full of bewitching shoes, handbags, jewelry, and more accessories, like hair bows and sunglasses.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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Take cue from the images on site and include some matching hair bows, because why not?
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024
Rohit knows that even in defeat, India have put a shot across the bows of the visitors to suggest normal service resumes soon.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Season 2 bows 14 months after the release of Goosebumps’ Season 1 finale.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 20 Oct. 2024
This fall, romantic elements like lace and bows are at the forefront of shoe trends.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
Lace adds a vintage, delicate vibe, while bows make bold statements on the tops of heels or flats to provide a subtle yet elegant accent.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
Elegant but still fun, these pearl bows will instantly upgrade any outfit.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
There are also headbands, hair bows, socks, underwear sets, vests and footie gift sets.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 16 Oct. 2024
Aldo’s Wicked collaboration, which releases on October 17, is full of bewitching shoes, handbags, jewelry, and more accessories, like hair bows and sunglasses.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Bows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bows. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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