Synonyms of bowl over
Examples of bowl over in a Sentence
she was bowled over to learn that she had a long-lost sister
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The lawsuit was filed in Jackson County Circuit Court on Thursday on behalf of Abby Grizzell, of Lee’s Summit, who attorneys said was bowled over and trampled by a group of youths on June 6.
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Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
So far, the league appears to be taking a slower path, rather than trying to bowl over players at the outset.
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Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
This is yet another example of how an excellent piece of literature could be bowled over by controversy.
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Spin Team,
SPIN,
22 June 2026
Place the bowl over the simmering water, ensuring the bottom does not touch the water, and whisk constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture reaches 160 degrees.
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Kate Bradshaw,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
So far, the league appears to be taking a slower path, rather than trying to bowl over players at the outset.
—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
This is yet another example of how an excellent piece of literature could be bowled over by controversy.
—
Spin Team,
SPIN,
22 June 2026
Place the bowl over the simmering water, ensuring the bottom does not touch the water, and whisk constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture reaches 160 degrees.
—
Kate Bradshaw,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for bowl over
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“Bowl over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bowl%20over. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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