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as in cutting
to shorten the standing leafy plant cover of
you really should mow the lawn before it gets much higher
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as in cutting (down)
to bring down by cutting
an afternoon spent mowing hay
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Recent Examples of mowing
Raise mowing height during dry spells to promote deeper roots and conserve soil moisture.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
Except for rare cases, there are better ways to green a lawn, including by mowing and watering properly.
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David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
26 June 2026
In fact, my dad will schedule an entire weekend around mowing the lawn.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
Choose the right mowing height based on your grass type for a thriving lawn.
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Lauren Wellbank,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
Few things feel as satisfying as a cold drink of water after mowing the lawn on a hot afternoon, finishing a tough workout or waking up thirsty in the middle of the night.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Make American Lawn-mowing Great Again!
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Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
Except for rare cases, there are better ways to green a lawn, including by mowing and watering properly.
—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
26 June 2026
In fact, my dad will schedule an entire weekend around mowing the lawn.
—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
Choose the right mowing height based on your grass type for a thriving lawn.
—
Lauren Wellbank,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
Few things feel as satisfying as a cold drink of water after mowing the lawn on a hot afternoon, finishing a tough workout or waking up thirsty in the middle of the night.
—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Make American Lawn-mowing Great Again!
—
Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mowing
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The lineup already was revving, as Rushing homered in the second inning while Sasaki was still in the game, and both Kyle Tucker and Muncy drove in runs off starter Randy Vasquez in the third, cutting the deficit to two.
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The Rockets essentially dumped Finney-Smith in a cost-cutting move after making some free agent transactions, notably signing guard Marcus Smart, and surrendered three second-rounders to the Hornets to seal the deal.
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Digital Realty already began demolishing the inside of the building, so Gray believed the agreement was set.
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But everyday people expressed their political outrage time and again, throwing rocks at and demolishing the houses of government officials, torching the king’s ships and forts and, eventually, marching to battle.
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Conviction should not prevent an investor from trimming or exiting once the valuation has absorbed the catalyst.
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While some varieties will rebloom without deadheading, trimming fading flowers keeps the flower bed from looking tired.
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In wildfire prone areas, that can mean felling trees and clearing vegetation to create a defense zone around homes and buildings.
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While Healey, 54, was bogged down over issues like Canadian energy, trade, tourism and tariffs, as well as meetings with Canadian premiers, Wu, 40, was in Nova Scotia felling a huge Christmas tree.
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Right now, Amazon has it on sale for 13% off, shaving $20 off.
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Evert allowed cameras to accompany her to treatments and doctor appointments and document her son shaving off her hair after chemotherapy.
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“Mowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mowing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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