plows

verb

Definition of plowsnext
present tense third-person singular of plow
1
as in furrows
to cut into and turn over the sod of (a piece of land) using a bladed implement we'll have to get out there and plow and plant both fields before it rains

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2
as in labors
to devote serious and sustained effort plowed determinedly through the weighty tome

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plows
  1. struggles
  2. cultivates
  3. strives
  4. works
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  • As the rest of the city struggles through violent crime, Johnson reportedly maintains a security detail of nearly 100 officers in Unit 544 — the group of officers assigned to protect the mayor.
    Dylan Sharkey, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Everyone struggles with it in different ways.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of struggles
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  • Fox News Channel cultivates its fans with Fox Nation, a subscription outlet that offers the popular opinion programs from its flagship cable vehicle, but also lifestyle programs; documentaries; stand-up comedy; and even movies.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • These findings support the notion that early engagement in diverse activities cultivates a passion for learning, which is highly valued in higher education.
    Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of cultivates
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  • Every business strives to hire and keep the best talent, as high-performing employees can help increase efficiency, improve creativity and create a healthy working culture.
    Jack Chen, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Going forward, Jared is committed to upholding its responsible sourcing values and strives to hit new goals, like Signet’s mission of committing to a net-positive water impact and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions both by 2050.
    Layla Ilchi, WWD, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of strives
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  • The former calls for a counterfactual view of how testing works; the latter calls for political will and policy ideas not currently in evidence.
    Peter Greene, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
  • The office also works with the Connecticut State Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit, which investigates the cause and origin of fires and arson.
    Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of works
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