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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Before you get bowled over by a new enthusiasm, do some checking.
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Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
Gerwig was bowled over by how Pascal took a chance on her.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2026
In a heat-proof bowl over simmering water (aka a double boiler set-up), melt unsalted butter and bittersweet chocolate, stirring until smooth.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
Everman’s balanced attack too much for Wyatt Everman got 15 points from Carsyn Smith and 12 more from Makhiya Dangerfield as the Bulldogs bowled over Fort Worth Wyatt 69-14 in a Class 5A Division II bi-district tilt on Monday.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Feb. 2026
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Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
Gerwig was bowled over by how Pascal took a chance on her.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2026
In a heat-proof bowl over simmering water (aka a double boiler set-up), melt unsalted butter and bittersweet chocolate, stirring until smooth.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
Everman’s balanced attack too much for Wyatt Everman got 15 points from Carsyn Smith and 12 more from Makhiya Dangerfield as the Bulldogs bowled over Fort Worth Wyatt 69-14 in a Class 5A Division II bi-district tilt on Monday.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Bowl over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bowl%20over. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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