sow
verb (used with object)
to scatter (seed) over land, earth, etc., for growth; plant.
sowing
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present participleof sow.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Major job-search platforms say they are focused on what’s phony and sowing mistrust.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 5, 2026
It’s a grim idea, that our hope is in a tool that discourages in-depth reading and a long-shot hypothetical strategy—both of which rely on technology known for sowing confusion.
From Slate ● Aug. 26, 2026
The couple have a seven-year-old son Arlo who they have taught about the tropical plants, and who helps by taking cuttings and sowing seeds.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
Meanwhile, frightful aftershocks continued to rock the area, sowing terror in a population already reaching the limits of endurance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
Stanton wrote in her diary, “We are sowing winter wheat, which the coming spring will see sprout and which other hands than ours will reap and enjoy.”
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
