HEWED (TO) Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

hewed (to)

verb

past tense of hew (to)

as in kept (to)

to give steadfast support to no longer was able to hew to the party line and so he switched political parties

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The government of acting President Delcy Rodríguez, however, has defended the response of rescue teams.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
City officials defended the report as a routine effort to inform council members about infrastructure investments.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

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Stellantis rose 6% after the automaker stood by its guidance for the year despite heavy costs related to its turnaround bid.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026
The title track showcases piano while Bowen laments the friends and family who stood by him throughout his career.

— Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2026

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