1
as in to flow
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
bowling along in my spiffy new car
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2
as in to race
to proceed or move quickly
bowled through the test and was the first one to hand in the booklet
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Recent Examples of bowl
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and the black pepper.
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The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2026
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
In photos, he is often captured with a beaming smile — at the base of a mountain topped by cascading waterfalls, bowling at the Royal Crest Lanes in Lawrence.
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Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Noun
Just layer everything in a glass bowl for an easy and pretty recipe.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and the black pepper.
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The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2026
Verb
Reserve a lane for up to six people to bowl and 11 additional raffle tickets.
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Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
In photos, he is often captured with a beaming smile — at the base of a mountain topped by cascading waterfalls, bowling at the Royal Crest Lanes in Lawrence.
—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bowl
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Only cars with this pass can access roads near the stadium.
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During that game, fans reported significant delays in reaching the stadium.
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Although maritime traffic has been able to flow through the channel, the future of the Strait of Hormuz remains in flux.
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Shares are up 43% in the year to date as more money has flowed into regional gaming.
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Foreign rescue teams — including three from the United States — were racing against time in the aftermath of twin earthquakes that rocked Venezuela's northern coast as the death toll from the disaster increased, officials said.
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There’s a lot of racing history at the Big A, which began in 1894, before Queens was even part of New York City.
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With the tattoo tables pushed to the side, the room becomes a coliseum for adults going to war with Beyblades, a children’s toy made popular a quarter of a century ago.
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Knox also fielded letters expressing concerns about Charlotte building a new coliseum, including a full-on campaign by members of the First Baptist Church.
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Logan cannot brush his teeth or use the bathroom on his own.
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Gentler hair care practices Caring for your postpartum hair can be as simple as brushing it mindfully.
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Peterson gave credit to catcher Carson Kelly’s game calling, which required the two getting up to speed quickly without the lefty having thrown a bullpen that would’ve given Kelly an idea in person of how his stuff moves.
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Professionals will take full advantage of each upgrade to speed up development, media production, and the heavy lifting required by generative AI tools.
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Between capitals, the ship glides through Austria’s wine country, with family winery visits and Melk Abbey structuring the scenic stretches.
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The particles glided past each other effortlessly.
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But hurry—some of our favorites are already selling out!
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But hurry, sizes are selling out quickly on Madewell.
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“Bowl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowl. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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