as in grimace
a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval
her mow suggested that she wasn't looking forward to a long evening of political speeches
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as in to fell
to bring down by cutting
an afternoon spent mowing hay
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Recent Examples of mow
Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2025
The hope is that both can stay healthy for the majority of 2025 and get back to mowing defenders down.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
In Savannah, Georgia, landscaper Darius Cowherd took a break Tuesday in the cab of his work truck after spending the morning mowing grass, trimming bushes and blowing leaves in Forsyth Park in the coastal city’s downtown historic district.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 July 2025
For instance, even small jobs like mowing a lawn, walking a dog, washing a car, or pulling weeds can teach children the basics of earning side money.
—Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 10 July 2025
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Verb
Keep lawn grass pollen to a minimum by mowing your turf regularly.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2025
The hope is that both can stay healthy for the majority of 2025 and get back to mowing defenders down.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
In Savannah, Georgia, landscaper Darius Cowherd took a break Tuesday in the cab of his work truck after spending the morning mowing grass, trimming bushes and blowing leaves in Forsyth Park in the coastal city’s downtown historic district.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 July 2025
For instance, even small jobs like mowing a lawn, walking a dog, washing a car, or pulling weeds can teach children the basics of earning side money.
—Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mow
Noun
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But he would be called things, and strangers would sometimes eavesdrop on our conversations and grimace.—
Tina Knowles,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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In an alarming sight for an already-banged-up inside linebacker room, Greenlaw pulled up with a grimace after covering J.K. Dobbins on an LB-RB one-on-one pass-coverage drill.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
31 July 2025
Verb
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But analysis by the Congressional Budget Office shows that raising the age to 69 - up from the current 67 - could cut lifetime benefits by up to 13 percent for anyone born after 1971.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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Mary and her friend, Amelia, planted a White Lady Banks rose cutting near the back patio of the Cochise boarding house, where the couple lived.—
Olivia Rose,
AZCentral.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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There are also beautifully observed moments toward the end with Dorotea and Riccardo; and a moving reckoning with death when Mariano’s favorite horse, a stallion named Elvis, is felled by illness and the president refuses to end his suffering by having the animal put to sleep.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Aug. 2025
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That would be Maria (Maria Carrozza), wife of Gino, daughter-in-law of Nancy, felled by an air conditioner 457 days previously.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The gritty kind who has choppy black hair and a permanent scowl.—
Lizzie Logan,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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Serve up in a stemmed glass, and garnish with a scowl, or perhaps a war story.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
11 July 2025
Verb
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At one point in the movie, the actress shaves her head on camera.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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In June, the company shaved $5 million in costs from its annual budget through layoffs, reduction in hours, and the elimination of several open positions, according to a statement.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Luckily, life is going to improve in nearly every way going forward, so proceed with a smile rather than a frown.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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The aim was to encode the various nuanced ways human faces transmit states of mind, and then to visualize them; smiles and frowns are the barest beginning.—
Dan Rockmore,
New Yorker,
9 Aug. 2025
Verb
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When to Seek Professional Help Dr. Oliver says that most causes of hair breakage can be treated with the right products, regular hair trims, and minimizing grooming and styling practices that are harsh on strands.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
21 Aug. 2025
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Ford revealed a new Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon trim with a lightweight carbon fiber body.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In 2018, the Cat 5 destroyed or demolished 484 buildings at the Panhandle’s Tyndall Air Force Base beyond repair.—
Denise Hruby,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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As toadstools began to grow inside the empty building, Congress was left to consider whether to demolish or preserve it.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Mow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mow. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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