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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
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 12 July 2025
Plant a minimum of four rows to maximize wind pollination.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 12 July 2025
Jad El Reda, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
Their mission is to break the world record of rowing across the North Atlantic, to push their personal limits and to raise awareness about veterans' mental health.
—Danielle Wallace, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2025
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Noun
Friday’s win was the Yankees’ fifth in a row, with that streak immediately following a six-game losing skid.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 12 July 2025
Plant a minimum of four rows to maximize wind pollination.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 12 July 2025
Verb
While Chávez was slowly reacting to his opponent, Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) was scoring points, forcing the son of Mexican legend Julio César Chávez to row against the current in the bout’s final rounds.
—Jad El Reda, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
Their mission is to break the world record of rowing across the North Atlantic, to push their personal limits and to raise awareness about veterans' mental health.
—Danielle Wallace, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2025
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“Row.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/row. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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