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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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
Many of the selections struggled to bowl over critics.
—Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Whisk together sugar, egg whites, water, corn syrup, and salt in a medium heatproof bowl; place bowl over boiling water in saucepan, ensuring bottom of bowl does not touch water.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Hicks was bowled over by Spence early in the third period, was very slow to get up but stayed in the game and held the Pioneers in the game despite Michigan’s taking over in terms of possession, shots and chances.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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Kate Bradshaw, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Many of the selections struggled to bowl over critics.
—Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Whisk together sugar, egg whites, water, corn syrup, and salt in a medium heatproof bowl; place bowl over boiling water in saucepan, ensuring bottom of bowl does not touch water.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Hicks was bowled over by Spence early in the third period, was very slow to get up but stayed in the game and held the Pioneers in the game despite Michigan’s taking over in terms of possession, shots and chances.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Bowl over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bowl%20over. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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