SOWED Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

sowed

verb

past tense of sow

as in sprayed

to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on sow the fields with maize in early spring, and the crop should be ready by late summer

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as in planted

to put or set into the ground to grow first sow the seeds in potting soil

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as in bred

to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set a malicious neighbor who sowed within him nagging suspicions about his wife

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Recent Examples of sowed The 1990s sowed the seeds for bourbon’s recovery, but real growth didn’t occur until after the turn of the century. — Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 That similarity has sowed a lot of confusion over who was in charge of which celebrations. — Sarah Webber, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026 In the reception area, amid meandering pools and rock walls sowed with cascading ferns, staff members taught guests how to weave coconut fronds into sun hats and fans. — Julie Orringer, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026 But Cepeda and Petro on Sunday night sowed doubt in the result and claimed — so far without evidence — that hundreds of thousands of votes were manipulated and that foreign actors interfered with the result. — Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026 Cepeda, too, sowed doubt about the results, saying that votes were miscounted and that there were discrepancies. — Raquel Coronell Uribe, NBC news, 1 June 2026 But the past few weeks have showcased the bigger fruits being sowed under Vidosic and the club’s backing of him. — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 11 May 2026 But thanks in part to the grievance groundwork DeSantis has sowed, the 31-year-old’s divisive message is starting to earn him national attention. — Scott Maxwell, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026 So Vogt pulled all the showy purple spikes and sowed assorted prairie plants instead. — Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 3 May 2026

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Throughout the years, Graham was sprayed by grout on a construction site and splattered with oil while cutting timber.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Alex appeared to move to help her when officers pepper-sprayed him and wrestled him to the ground.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of sprayed

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After Joplin police reached out to the FBI, the campaign manager told federal authorities that Ross wanted the drugs planted in Secker’s car or purse while Ross was on vacation in South Carolina, the affidavit alleges.

— Ava Kelley, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
The hope is to grow a population of genetically diverse and resistant trees that can be planted in forests, riverbanks and backyards.

— Susanne Rust Follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of planted

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Nashville-bred alternative favorites Bully will headline the DIY-minded event.

— John D. Luerssen, SPIN, 27 Aug. 2026
For more than two centuries, the storied estate in Lexington has been a place where accomplished horsemen and women have bred, raised, and trained some of the sport’s most distinguished horses.

— Mark David, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of bred

Verb

However, the Tar Heels have some dangerous playmakers sprinkled around the roster, including sophomore running back Demon June and junior wide receiver Jordan Shipp, who had 84 yards against TCU last season.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
Coltrane is also deeply interested in the Buddhist principles of karma and dharma, or the moral duties and obligations to a right way of life, which are sprinkled throughout the novel.

— Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of sprinkled

Verb

The compensation package also includes a new Player Support Program seeded with an initial $2 million commitment in 2026, equally split between men and women players.

— Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
That literally seemingly has injected and seeded lies into the environment.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of seeded

Verb

As in a home, artworks, books and ceramics are dotted throughout, along with such vintage finds as 1930s wood carvings and a 1970s light fixture in smoky glass.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
Outdoor activities The New River is dotted with self-serve kayak and paddleboard rentals.

— Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

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