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as in to spray
to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on
sow the fields with maize in early spring, and the crop should be ready by late summer
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as in to breed
to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set
a malicious neighbor who sowed within him nagging suspicions about his wife
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Recent Examples of sow
Those recent data center debates in Oldham County spotlighted how an absence of zoning regulations specifically addressing these 21st century developments could sow community distrust and derail projects.
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Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 30 July 2025
Critics argue that the immigration raids sow fear into vulnerable communities.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
But with Trump back in the White House, those known for sowing fears of a trafficking epidemic have significantly scaled back any mention of it.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2025
More about the Epstein 'list': Jeffrey Epstein is sowing division among MAGA.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 18 July 2025
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Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 30 July 2025
Critics argue that the immigration raids sow fear into vulnerable communities.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
But with Trump back in the White House, those known for sowing fears of a trafficking epidemic have significantly scaled back any mention of it.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2025
More about the Epstein 'list': Jeffrey Epstein is sowing division among MAGA.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sow
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The best way to control brown recluse and any spider infestation is through a pest management company, which can access wall voids to spray and kill female spiders.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 Aug. 2025
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Be sure to spray all surfaces, including leaves, crevices, and stems, for good coverage because these are contact insecticides that must coat the insect thoroughly in order to be effective.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
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Cilantro grown in pots or raised beds needs water more frequently than cilantro planted in the ground.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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What’s more concerning is how he’s struggled to assert dominance over the Aston Martins, who seem more planted in the mixed conditions.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Sperm whales live and breed off the coast of the Caribbean nation all year long.—
Sarah Sekula,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
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The songbird breeds primarily in young jack pine forests in Michigan.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
28 July 2025
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Swap the bananas for berries or apple slices and sprinkle with cinnamon for a flavor change.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
25 July 2025
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House said one of her family’s favorite fiber-rich snacks is in-the-shell edamame that is steamed or microwaved and sprinkled with salt.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
24 July 2025
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Chinese officials still decry the opium crisis that foreign traders seeded two centuries ago.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
24 July 2025
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Florida is a huge player on this stage, receiving over $800 million dollars in NIH grants annually, supporting over 14,000 jobs, producing more than $2.8 billion in economic activity, and seeding innumerable opportunities for our students.—
Seth Tomchik,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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Another Leshem series that Schenker was closely involved with is Bad Boy, which peppered dozens of Netflix top 10s when it was picked up by the streamer earlier this year.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
29 July 2025
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Lawrence’s read of the dog-superhero relationship isn’t entirely off base, as some frostier moments between the pup and man of steel are peppered throughout the movie.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
28 July 2025
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About six months ago, Ford put in technology to pokeyoke Ryan's job.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
30 July 2025
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Many stuffed, rubber, and nylon toys can be put in the washing machine—though toys stuffed with crinkles or squeakers could be affected by machine washing.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 July 2025
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“Sow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sow. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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