elbowing
Definitions
Noun
- Jostling with the elbows
Verb
- Push one's way with the elbows
- Shove one's elbow into another person's ribs
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Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "elbowing".
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "elbowing".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | blowing | 2 | 19 |
| 2 | flowing | 2 | 17 |
| 3 | plowing | 2 | 11 |
| 4 | glowing | 2 | 10 |
| 5 | elbow | 2 | 10 |
| 6 | slowing | 2 | 6 |
| 7 | lowering | 3 | 5 |
| 8 | owing | 2 | 4 |
| 9 | bowing | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | yellowing | 3 | 2 |
| 11 | bellowing | 3 | 2 |
| 12 | belaboring | 4 | 2 |
| 13 | lowing | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | mellowing | 3 | 0 |
| 15 | helbing | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | bowsing | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | bowring | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | bowling | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | ewing | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | elwin | 2 | 0 |
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Words that are statistically associated with "elbowing" in the same piece of text.
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Words that contain the same consonants as the term "elbowing".
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Results:
Term
Definitions: 3
Fragments: 1
Sound Alikes: 61
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 0
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
This Word in the News:
Fighting over the bill in Ireland: I’ve seen people elbowing friends and throwing cash
Mar 16, 2026 The Irish Times
Mar 16, 2026 The Irish Times
Avila Beach locals worry that rising vacation rentals are elbowing out long-term residents
Mar 12, 2026 New Times San Luis Obispo
Mar 12, 2026 New Times San Luis Obispo
Smuggler sentenced to 15 months for elbowing Border Patrol agent in the face
Feb 26, 2026 NewsNation
Feb 26, 2026 NewsNation
Right-wing media figures file suit for press credentials at the statehouse in Olympia, Washington.
Feb 17, 2026 Columbia Journalism Review
Feb 17, 2026 Columbia Journalism Review
Ronaldo risks ban at World Cup after red card for elbowing Ireland defender in qualifying game
Nov 13, 2025 Yahoo Sports
Nov 13, 2025 Yahoo Sports
Plane Crash Hearing Witness Called Out for Allegedly 'Elbowing FAA Employee'
Jul 31, 2025 People.com
Jul 31, 2025 People.com
Staten Island man charged with assault after allegedly elbowing NYPD officer in face
Jan 7, 2026 SILive.com
Jan 7, 2026 SILive.com

