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verb (1)

Definition of rowingnext
present participle of row
as in kayaking
to move a boat by means of oars rowed around the lake

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verb (2)

present participle of row
as in bickering
to express different opinions about something often angrily the couple rows all the time, and yet they seem happy together

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Recent Examples of rowing
Verb
Yes, the automaker’s famed dual-clutch PDK remains the way to go if pure speed is what a driver craves, but those who feel that rowing through the gears adds to the experience can now choose to upgrade the model with the MT package. — Bryan Campbell, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026 The basic premise—people rowing together to a rhythm—does have a historical precedent. — Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Most of the time, however, would be spent rowing on one of the largest authentic ancient ships in the world, which was used specifically for filming the movie. — Alice Politi, Vanity Fair, 25 July 2026 The Norwegian fans were delightful, rowing up escalators to the rhythm of their bass drum. — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 20 July 2026 Googling his name on Thursday, two days out from the semi-final, even brought a special drumbeat and Norwegian emojis rowing across the screen. — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 10 July 2026 Pfendler arrived at Honolulu Harbor aboard her 21-foot boat, Lily, after rowing alone for just under 44 days. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026 That means more people than ever in Norway are suddenly rowing. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 1 July 2026 And also, tens of thousands of Norwegians were rowing in mesmerizing unison. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rowing
  1. kayaking
  2. bickering
  3. paddling
  4. fighting
  5. arguing
  6. quarreling
  7. clashing
  8. brawling
Verb
  • Michael Aiden Vargas, 18, of Crestview was kayaking in the Blackwater River when he was struck by lightning and fell from his kayak around noon on May 31, WKRG, Wiregrass Daily News and Fox 10 TV reported, citing the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
  • Like going to Tahoe and kayaking in the two person kayak is like, that's like part of it.
    — Outside Online, Outside Online, 30 July 2025
Definition of kayaking
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  • There’s striker Josie Gordon, bickering twin sisters Siobhan and Niamh, glove-shunning goalie Katie ‘Boots’ Quinn and couple Maddie and Margy.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Back at the base, the team is still bickering with the other troopers.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of bickering
Verb
  • In videos shared by Fox News, the aircraft can be seen plunging into the ocean before Tenkley began paddling to shore with the help of a lifeguard on duty.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The Ecology Center Picture a teenage surfer paddling out through a slick of plastic and debris on a Southern California beach, trash bag in one hand.
    — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of paddling
Verb
  • As a result, the Fed’s attention is now fixed on fighting inflation, instead of the other part of its dual mandate, namely supporting the labor market.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • For France, long accustomed to wildfires along arid stretches of the Atlantic and Mediterranean, the devastation in Le Porge has yielded rare consensus that its fire safety system is not up to fighting mega-fires brought on by climate change.
    — Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of fighting
Verb
  • O’Leary, who owns multimillion-dollar homes in Florida, Massachusetts, and Toronto, has made the point to shop at Walmart on numerous occasions—long arguing that there’s no reason to pay more for everyday essentials when a cheaper option will do.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Nevada promptly sued, arguing the plan is untenable for Las Vegas.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of arguing
Verb
  • In another clip, a student records himself quarreling with a teacher asking him to take out his notes.
    — Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Now might not seem the moment for Democrats to be quarrelling, but many of them believe that the only way to build the Party back up is to remake it.
    — Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Definition of quarreling
Verb
  • But the move risks clashing with Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s own plans to shrink the Fed’s balance sheet — and with any Fed decision to tighten monetary policy.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • About 500 protesters gathered on the Capitol steps Wednesday afternoon in opposition to legislation that offers to withhold immigrant support providers’ addresses from the public, clashing with a group of counterprotesters.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of clashing
Verb
  • Well, maybe everyone except for the fans escorted out of the right-field bleachers after brawling, another clip that went viral on social media.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Massive fights erupted at the Wisconsin State Fair during its chaotic closing hours Sunday, with viral video showing people in crowds throwing punches and brawling as police moved in to break up the mayhem.
    — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of brawling

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“Rowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rowing. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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