Synonyms for sow
soʊsow

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1. sow

   We set or set out slips, cuttings, young trees, etc., tho we may also be said to plant them; we plant corn, potatoes, etc., which we put in definite places, as in hills, with some care; we sow wheat or other small grains and seeds which are scattered in the process. Tho by modern agricultural machinery the smaller grains are almost as precisely planted as corn, the old word for broadcast scattering is retained. Land is seeded or seeded down to grass.

   Synonyms:
   plant, seed, seed down, set, set out

   Antonyms:
   eradicate, extirpate, root up, uproot, weed out

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1. sowverb

   Synonyms:
   scatter, disseminate, plant, strew

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:3.0 / 4 votes

1. sowverb

   an adult female hog

2. sow, seedverb

   place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth

   "She sowed sunflower seeds"

   Synonyms:
   inseminate, sow in, seed

3. sowverb

   introduce into an environment

   "sow suspicion or beliefs"

   Synonyms:
   inseminate, sow in, seed

4. inseminate, sow, sow inverb

   place seeds in or on (the ground)

   "sow the ground with sunflower seeds"

   Synonyms:
   inseminate, fecundate, sow in, seed, fertilise, fertilize

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1. • Agriculture
   • Place
   • Spread

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1. sownoun

   Synonyms:
   hog (female), pig, swine

2. sowverb

   Synonyms:
   scatter, strew, spread

3. sowverb

   Synonyms:
   disseminate, disperse, propagate, spread abroad

4. sowverb

   Synonyms:
   plant, put seed in

5. sowverb

   Synonyms:
   besprinkle, scatter over

6. sowverb

   Synonyms:
   plant, scatter seed, put in seed

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1. sowverb

   Synonyms:
   propagate, disseminate, scatter, plant

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:3.0 / 1 vote

1. List of paraphrases for "sow":

   porker, tle, sows, wbs, outrun, pig, dt, wreak, teq, edt

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1. Cory Chick:

   And this sow was teaching its yearlings that humans were a source of food, not something to fear and avoid.

2. Donald Trump:

   You look at what Russia did, you know, buying some Facebook ads to try and sow dissent and do it, it's a terrible thing, but I think the investigations and all of the speculation that's happened for the last two years has had a much harsher impact on our democracy than a couple Facebook ads.

3. Nobel Peace Prize:

   Steps that generate suspicion, sow doubts, or create resentment between communities who have just begun to build a fragile foundation of trust could undermine reconciliation.

4. Miriam Baer:

   For the defense, this is an opportunity for the jury to meet the' real' Elizabeth Holmes, if Holmes paints Elizabeth Holmes as a' big ideas' innovator who happened to be unaware of the company's failures or misstatements, Elizabeth Holmes can help Elizabeth Holmes case -- or at least sow doubt among several jurors.

5. Gretchen Whitmer:

   Gretchen Whitmer said. While many of the protesters wore masks, hardly any were seen maintaining the social distancing policy. At the march, Gretchen Whitmer urged protesters not to lose hope following the COVID-19 pandemic and the death of George Floyd. Elections matter, we can not be defeated. We must move forward together. When we do that, we can not be defeated. Floyds death while in custody of Minnesota police officers has sparked fiery protests in every state of the country for over a week, including the past 7 days in Detroit. Gretchen Whitmer lifted her states stay-at-home order this week and moved most of her state into Phase 4 of reopening. While Michiganders are no longer required to stay home, we must all continue to be smart and practice social distancing, and encourage those who meet the criteria to get tested for COVID-19, Gretchen Whitmer said in a statement. Gretchen Whitmer, considered a possible Democratic pick for vice president in 2020, on Monday called President Trumps response to protests and rioting deeply disturbing and a clear signal that this administration is determined to sow the seeds of hatred and division. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The presidents dangerous comments should be gravely concerning to all Americans, because they send a clear signal that this administration is determined to sow the seeds of hatred and division, which I fear will only lead to more violence and destruction.