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as in to mow
to bring down by cutting
laboriously hewed trees to build their rude log cabins
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Recent Examples of hew
There are some traditional pieces that set a framework for the exhibition — functional objects, like a rustic rocking chair made from logs hewn from pine and aspen by Jon Weekly, who owns Medicine Wolf Furniture, headquartered in Denver.
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Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026
Standing for the first time free of coffles on his feet, a man holds his broken chain aloft in a gesture that predates the Black Power fist that would become popular a century after this sculpture was hewn from rock.
—Tyehimba Jess, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The Elysium Spa is an actual cave spa hewn from rock.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Not only were the tiara’s diamonds hewn into the 11 stones on Elizabeth II’s engagement ring, but they were also used to create the stunning wedding bracelet Philip gave his bride-to-be ahead of their ceremony.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
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Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026
Standing for the first time free of coffles on his feet, a man holds his broken chain aloft in a gesture that predates the Black Power fist that would become popular a century after this sculpture was hewn from rock.
—Tyehimba Jess, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The Elysium Spa is an actual cave spa hewn from rock.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Not only were the tiara’s diamonds hewn into the 11 stones on Elizabeth II’s engagement ring, but they were also used to create the stunning wedding bracelet Philip gave his bride-to-be ahead of their ceremony.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hew
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Never mow while the grass is wet—this will spread disease.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
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Regularly mowing and trimming plants can make a huge difference.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
17 May 2026
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Add the remaining toast slices, pressing gently to adhere.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
15 May 2026
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But for the Christmas-week slate, when six of the 16 games were distributed via a premium platform, the league adheres closely to that 87% free model.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
11 May 2026
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But they were felled by poor shooting Friday, making just 35% overall and were particularly bad from long range.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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But before he was felled at age 68 by a heart attack, Joiner had shared what was in the briefcase with the lead Louisiana State Police investigator on the case, Stefan Montgomery, Joiner's son and the LSP confirmed.—
Stephanie Gosk,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Frenchman is a front-footed middle man who gets stuck into tackles, is relatively press-resistant and will often resort to dribbling to get out of tight spots.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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But with mortgage rates appearing to be stuck at an elevated level now, the value of this strategy has grown in recent months.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Many Democrats, spooked by the prospect of their party being frozen out in June’s top-two primary, have been clinging to their ballots, intending to vote at the last moment for whichever Democrat appears likeliest to finish first.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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The faux-wrap neckline stays secure while chasing after the kids, while the flowy A-line silhouette doesn’t cling to the body.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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“Hew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hew. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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