ROWED Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

rowed 1 of 2

verb (1)

past tense of row

as in paddled

to move a boat by means of oars rowed around the lake

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verb (2)

past tense of row

as in bickered

to express different opinions about something often angrily the couple rows all the time, and yet they seem happy together

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The ship is regularly sailed and rowed, and on select outings visitors can even take an oar themselves—making Tønsberg one of the few places where World Cup fans can find out just how much harder the real thing is than the stadium version. — Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 In 1852, in America’s first intercollegiate sporting event, Harvard rowed past Yale to win the first Harvard-Yale Regatta. — ABC News, 13 July 2026 The section rowed when Norway went up 1-0 in the first half and still rowed even after England went up 2-1 in overtime. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026 But the trio have all rowed (ahem) together really well, playing to each other’s strengths, and covering their weaknesses, for the good of the team. — Carl Anka, New York Times, 10 July 2026 Rescuers rowed boats, canoes, and rafts to people trapped in homes and businesses and on rooftops. — Kansas City Public Library Staff, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026 Before this summer, Norway had not qualified for a World Cup in 28 years, but the team has now rowed its way into the knockout rounds. — Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 27 June 2026 Lest anyone think that Norway’s competitive spirit has been diminished by its promotion to the round of 32, Haaland slipped in an aside that served as a reminder that his team basically rowed all the way here to the States in a longship. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 June 2026 While Schlossberg studied history, Moran rowed crew all four years at the prestigious school. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026

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Kevin Burns and his friend, who Barbera did not identify, had paddled about half a mile offshore to a reef, secured their boards and got into the water to snorkel, Burns’ friend told deputies.

— Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2026
The summer after the country celebrated its 200th birthday, David Hearn paddled a canoe nicknamed the Queen Mary around the Reflecting Pool as part of an event intended to draw attention to a sport that would later lead him to Olympic glory.

— Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

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King bickered with fans on social media.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
But Tilly and Gershon playfully bickered onstage as the former remembered things slightly differently, with Tilly saying the problem had more to do with a shot of her hand on Gershon's crotch that was deemed too realistic.

— Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 8 June 2026

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Group argued construction could be irreversible The National Trust for Historic Preservation, which is challenging the ballroom, had told the justices that the project would likely become irreversible unless it is stopped now.

— Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Palal acknowledged that Davis’ accounts of the killing evolved over the years but argued those differences reflected Davis’ changing motivations and efforts to protect himself.

— Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026

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In Krisevich’s case, Konovalova repeatedly quarreled with the artist and his wife until the couple ultimately escaped Russia in December 2025.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
During his time in the Senate, Brattin was previously a member of the Conservative Caucus, which later rebranded as the Missouri Freedom Caucus, a group of hard-charging lawmakers that frequently quarreled with GOP leadership.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of quarreled

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Corben has previously clashed with Gabela and Gabela’s wife, Mariela, who have accused Corben of provoking them to get views for his content.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
The candidates also clashed over a state law encouraging greater housing density around transit corridors.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026

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