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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
In some cases, while working under deadlines and pressure, my language unintentionally hewed too closely to theirs.
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Colleen McCain Nelson, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
Some companies are respectful stewards of a star’s image, hewing as closely as possible to that celebrity’s values.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
This itinerary hews close to the river, focusing on the central Hudson Valley cities of Kingston, Hudson and Beacon, as well as villages, hamlets and rural outposts worth a detour.
—Ingrid K. Williams, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Rough-hewn reclaimed wood beams, varying door heights, and intentionally mismatched vintage hardware create an authenticity often lacking in new construction.
—Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
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Colleen McCain Nelson, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
Some companies are respectful stewards of a star’s image, hewing as closely as possible to that celebrity’s values.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
This itinerary hews close to the river, focusing on the central Hudson Valley cities of Kingston, Hudson and Beacon, as well as villages, hamlets and rural outposts worth a detour.
—Ingrid K. Williams, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Rough-hewn reclaimed wood beams, varying door heights, and intentionally mismatched vintage hardware create an authenticity often lacking in new construction.
—Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hew
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hew
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In lawns, take care not to mow too low, as this opens the canopy to seed establishment.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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Mind you, traditional maintenance crews still mow the fairways and greens at this club.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Dredge both sides of chicken breasts with flour mixture, pressing to adhere, shake off any excess.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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Add chicken and toss until evenly coated, pressing to adhere. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a 12-inch, oven-safe skillet over medium until shimmering, about 1 minute.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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Related article Damage to ancient Hadrian’s Wall confirmed after famous UK tree ‘deliberately felled’ Jon Stokes, director of trees, science and research at the Tree Council, said in the trust’s statement that ancient oaks can live up to 1,000 years.—
Olivia Kemp,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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In some scenes of the film, the relationship remains much closer as in Myanmar, where loggers use elephants to move giant trees felled for timber.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2025
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But whether the trial's May 5 start date will stick is another story.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Moving Rafaela clears room for Anthony to stick in the lineup.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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Banks that cling to legacy distribution models may see their brand recognition diminish, even as demand for their core services remains strong.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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When the time came to head to the airport, her parents accompanied her all the way to security to say goodbye — clinging to that moment for as long as possible.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Hew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hew. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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