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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
This latest policy change on halfway house placement is already sowing confusion and disappointment.
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Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Defense attorneys tried but failed to sow doubt with jurors that Ragan and cohort Terry Nealy plotted Perez’s murder.
—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
These cover crops are planted in the fall prior to growing beans and cut down just prior to sowing bean seeds.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
Written after the composer relocated to Düsseldorf, the piece features a folkish, almost pastoral seed sown by his new surroundings.
—Marina Harss, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2025
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Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Defense attorneys tried but failed to sow doubt with jurors that Ragan and cohort Terry Nealy plotted Perez’s murder.
—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
These cover crops are planted in the fall prior to growing beans and cut down just prior to sowing bean seeds.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
Written after the composer relocated to Düsseldorf, the piece features a folkish, almost pastoral seed sown by his new surroundings.
—Marina Harss, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sow
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Each machine has two or three spray arms, at least one on the bottom and one on the top: This is where the detergent-y water comes from.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
14 Apr. 2025
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Stock Hill, south of the Plaza 7 critical violations for a March 31 routine inspection 4800 Main St. Inside steakhouse’s kitchen, spray bottles full of chemicals were not marked with the name of the substance, according to the inspector.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2025
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If planting in full sun be sure to provide consistent moisture.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
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Perennials to plant: allium, Asiatic lily, aster, astilbe, black-eyed susan, clematis, columbine, coneflower, chrysanthemum, daffodils, daisies, daylily, forget-me-not, geranium, goldenrod, Hellebore, hollyhock, hydrangea, lavender, peonies and roses.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
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Tree Hollows Tree hollows can collect rainwater and provide the perfect place for mosquitoes to breed.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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The mosquitoes can breed in standing water, so public health officials are asking that county residents allow vector control technicians to provide free inspections and advice, Nolasco said.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Rosemary bonded with Kennedy’s larger-than-life second wife, Eleanora, who was almost a decade younger than Rosemary, but acted as her fairy godmother, sprinkling money and sisterly advice.—
Susannah Cahalan,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2025
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Rainbow and trans flags could be seen sprinkled throughout the crowd, along with a dozen or so Moms for Liberty shirts.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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This year, eight fighters (and two alternates) have been seeded in a tournament bracket, with the winners moving on to the next round.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Golden State Warriors were the last to pull it off in 2023, defeated the No. 3 seeded Sacramento Kings.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Then, on Monday, a series of billboards advertising the album peppered the main roads into Stillwater, where Turnpike co-headlines this weekend with Ragweed for more than 180,000 ticketholders.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
11 Apr. 2025
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That was apparent even in the first period, as the Canucks — a team that’s struggled enormously all season to generate looks and scoring chances — peppered their old teammate DeSmith with all manner of quality chances.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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That policy banned transgender service members but made an exception for some who had already started to transition, in line with rules that were put in place during former President Obama’s administration.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
24 Apr. 2025
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Unless suitable deterrence is put in place, the Kremlin will treat a peace agreement as an opportunity to restock its arsenal and replenish its forces before attempting another assault on Ukraine.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Sow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sow. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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