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
Outside, 24 Mar. 2026
In the bowl of an electric stand mixer or using a handheld electric mixer, add melted white chocolate and mascarpone.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Holtz became the first and so far only coach to lead six different teams to bowl games during his career.
—News Services, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
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Noun
During long or intense workouts, rapidly digestible fuel—like gels, chews, sports drinks, or even a bowl of white pasta after a grueling run—can be exactly what an athlete needs.
—Outside, 24 Mar. 2026
In the bowl of an electric stand mixer or using a handheld electric mixer, add melted white chocolate and mascarpone.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
Cook rice according to package directions; transfer to bowl with raisins (do not stir).
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Holtz became the first and so far only coach to lead six different teams to bowl games during his career.
—News Services, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bowl
Noun
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Whether such switchbacks would make the walk to the stadium longer or shorter than the current path remains to be determined.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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The data center, which will be about twice the size of Arrowhead stadium, will instead pay PILOT fees (Payment In Lieu Of Taxes), bringing in more than $650 million to schools and other taxing jurisdictions over the next 20 years.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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October 23 – November 21 What routines would make your day flow better?—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
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These windows will be covered with translucent film of different Idaho mountain ranges, giving those inside privacy while allowing natural light to flow through into the lounge, which can hold up to 500 people.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Families raced to the airport as divers searched the icy Potomac.—
Sharyn Alfonsi,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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But the pictures of Jane and Adam in her wallet in the safe triggered a wave of negative thoughts racing through my mind.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This year the coliseum will also become home to The Charlotte Crown, a professional women’s basketball team.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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On the road, ordinary gyms suddenly felt like coliseums.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Like the rest of the interview, Murrell brushed off his actions with another joke.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Smith could have brushed him off.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Jeep driver slammed on the breaks and reversed, crashing into the front of Acosta’s patrol car and sped off, leaving the gate pieces on the road.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Beyond fuel concerns, speeding also is a safety risk.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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From the world’s vantage point, Los Angeles can look like a place that glides serenely along beneath a beatific sun.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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And the crowd stayed to watch as six hundred young skiers—many of whom were little girls, with glitter on their cheeks—glided around the ski track in the stadium and then stood there in a phalanx, an honor guard as Diggins took a ceremonial last lap.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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An agent pointed to the other end of the terminal, and the woman hurried off.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
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But hurry, the retailer deemed it a popular pick, so grab it before it's gone.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Bowl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowl. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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