Thesaurus results for MOWING

mowing

verb

present participle of mow

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 From mowing at the right time to raking leaves at the right time, the when is as important as the how. — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 12 Aug. 2026 In the face of all this, why not find a boy from your hometown who makes good money mowing lawns or building homes or doing some other AI-proof work? — Margaux MacColl, Vanity Fair, 11 Aug. 2026 Frank recommends mowing in the early morning or late evening to reduce the risk of damaging turf. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026 Start by mowing shorter than usual, then use a handheld spreader for even seed coverage. — Amanda Tust, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026 Prevent clover by fertilizing with nitrogen, mowing taller, watering deeply, and filling bare spots with grass seed. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026 Control buttons include Power, Home (which returns the mower to the station), Start (to begin a mowing cycle), and Back (to navigate the menu system). — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 28 July 2026 Unlike many apps that accompany smart tech, Anthbot's is made for people who might be setting up their first self-mowing gadget. — New Atlas, 19 July 2026 Other Lawn Mowing Rules Try to be considerate of your neighbors by not mowing during off-hours. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 July 2026

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San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie livestreamed a ribbon-cutting ceremony early Thursday as the new Grocery Outlet store opened its doors.

— CBS News, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Torrents overwhelmed infrastructure, cutting power to tens of thousands of homes, flooding about 170 houses and blocking roads, while a landslide hit Togane and muddy water inundated cars and railway tracks.

— Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of cutting

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Trump has faced widespread criticism for demolishing the East Wing of the White House to make room for the grand ballroom design.

— Callum Sutherland, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
Despite being identified decades ago, the exact trigger of the joint-demolishing condition is still unclear.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026

Definition of demolishing

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The machine is programmed in advance, allowing landscapers to complete other tasks, such as trimming and cleanup, while the mower cuts the grass.

— Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
Moving basil to full sun, watering consistently, and trimming leggy stems can revitalize it late in the season.

— Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of trimming

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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.

— Contessa Brewer,Dawn Giel, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025
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.

— Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 24 Nov. 2025

Definition of felling

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Go bananas with shaving cream Have your kids hop into a dry bathtub with their swimsuit on.

— Michelle Crouch, Parents, 14 Aug. 2026
With competition so fierce in the race to build and release the latest AI models however, the expediency of shaving off every possible drag on speed trumps all.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026