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as in rank
a series of people or things arranged side by side
stood in a row to have their picture taken three rows of eight jelly beans equals 24 jelly beans
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as in street
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
drive up Market Row and turn left
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as in brawl
a rough and often noisy fight usually involving several people
a county fair that had a long history of bloody rows
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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
the combination of drums and shouting contributed to the awful row
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as in quarrel
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
he had a row with his girlfriend yesterday, and now they aren't speaking
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as in to bicker
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 row
Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
After two perfect scores in a row, the pressure is on for Kinney.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Lindsay Kohler, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
The Liberty way is about everyone—our players, our staff, our fans—rowing in the same direction.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Rain will continue throughout the week, forecasters said Monday, peaking with the highest amounts on Friday and likely bringing wet conditions across the Bay Area for at least five days in a row until next Monday.
—Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
After two perfect scores in a row, the pressure is on for Kinney.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Verb
Hiring people who are passionate about the product and mission keeps everyone rowing in sync.
—Lindsay Kohler, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
The Liberty way is about everyone—our players, our staff, our fans—rowing in the same direction.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Row.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/row. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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