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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1
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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Recent Examples of bow
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 15 July 2025
Men bow with their hands at their sides, and women with their hands on their thighs.
—Chris Ciolli, AFAR Media, 15 July 2025
Kristen Dolan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Further investigations revealed the mysterious vessel had a boxy shape, with a bow that looked similar to those found on Great Lakes scow schooners.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 July 2025
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And in Comedy Series, the seesaw battle of the past couple of years between FX’s The Bear and HBO/Max’s Hacks now looks to bow to the sensational showing of Apple TV+’s industry favorite The Studio, with a remarkable 23 nominations (tying The Bear’s first-season haul).
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 15 July 2025
Men bow with their hands at their sides, and women with their hands on their thighs.
—Chris Ciolli, AFAR Media, 15 July 2025
Noun
The future of influence is hard to wrap in a bow but easy to wrap in data.
—Kristen Dolan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Further investigations revealed the mysterious vessel had a boxy shape, with a bow that looked similar to those found on Great Lakes scow schooners.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bow
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It has been used for decades to treat divers suffering from decompression sickness, known as the bends, and can be used to help treat several other conditions, such as tissue infections and poisoning, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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The usually serene bend of the Guadalupe River in Kerr County rapidly transformed into a torrent of destruction in the early hours of July 4.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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Space-time quantities like position, curvature and duration might be useless for describing a singularity.—
Charlie Wood,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
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The corset followed the curvature of her waist and created an hourglass silhouette.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
10 June 2025
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These elements are reflected in the use of subtle curves mimicking the form of the waves; a material palette of light plasters, soothing beige tones, and warm metals; and a contemporary and modern design approach aligned with Dubai’s future.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
25 July 2025
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Sinker was great; changeup was good; slider, curve, everything was working.—
Cameron Priester,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Colombia) Set during Colombia’s 1992 energy crisis, following Ester and Leo, a couple whose road trip takes a tragic turn when Ester vanishes without explanation.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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But during their next meeting, the agenda took a sharp turn when the CEO announced a restructuring of the leadership team.—
Melody Wilding,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Baseball Savant defines the sweet spot for launch angle as one between 8-32 degrees for hitters, and Betts has seen that number drop significantly.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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The piece is lined with emeralds for a wink of color that can only be seen from certain angles.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
18 July 2025
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Anticipate marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 July 2025
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The winds are expected to be similar to those on Saturday.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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The intricate arches of the lobby ceiling are modeled on the famous mosque-cathedral of Córdoba.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The arch is perched on a cliff edge, so its smooth, rounded shape perfectly frames the view of layered canyons rippling to the horizon.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
7 July 2025
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“Bow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bow. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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