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Recent Examples of plowman
The infamous East Riverside slide can dump 50 feet of concrete-thick debris and has taken the lives of three plowmen—in 1970, 1978, and 1992—as well as a preacher and his two daughters in 1963, and two men and most of their team of mules in 1883.
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Leath Tonino, Outside Online, 23 Feb. 2017
Like many present day comedians and actors, medieval minstrels are believed to have had day jobs as peddlers and plowmen, but performed their theatrical gigs at night.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 31 May 2023
Best of all are Wood’s smooth undulant landscapes with their plowmen and spongy trees and infectious serenity.
—New York Times, 10 May 2018
Leath Tonino, Outside Online, 23 Feb. 2017
Like many present day comedians and actors, medieval minstrels are believed to have had day jobs as peddlers and plowmen, but performed their theatrical gigs at night.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 31 May 2023
Best of all are Wood’s smooth undulant landscapes with their plowmen and spongy trees and infectious serenity.
—New York Times, 10 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plowman
Noun
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As tariffs take effect, farmers fear retaliation from other countries will impede their exports and drive up costs of production.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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Without access to federal funds, the farmers will have the opportunity to refine their business model and focus on generating profit independently, Thomas said.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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License applicants – cultivators, manufacturers, retailers and combination businesses that could both grow and sell products – who accumulated the most points would win licenses.—
Peter Callaghan,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Proposed businesses, which include cultivators, retailers and testing facilities, have until March 14 to get their applications in.—
Torey Van Oot,
Axios,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The company is still keen to win more sliced and shredded consumers, and has new flavors like Carolina reaper and zesty ranch in store for next year.—
Brooks Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Jan. 2025
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Sliders and tenders can be ordered at seven heat levels – no spice, lite mild, mild, medium, hot, extra hot, and reaper.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2024
Noun
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For three decades, no Cleveland farmhand truly claimed second base after Duane Kuiper, a first-round choice in 1972, was the starter from 1975 through 1981.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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So Herb became a farmhand – before and after a stint in the U.S. Army.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Instead, designers recommend using sculptural plants in statement planters.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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In the South, planters and other agricultural interests who exported crops to world markets were generally supportive of open trade and low tariff rates.—
John Cassidy,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Then, spread a 2-inch layer of compost over the planting area and work the compost into the top 6 inches of bare soil with a tiller.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2025
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The aging tiller takes pride in that fact as well as his work.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Plowman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plowman. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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