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
Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
The winning details were a bronze sculpture of a goldfish next to the television; a blooming orchid on the desk; the bowl of clementines next to a Sonos speaker on the bedside table; and, on the loveseat, a cozy wool throw blanket with a pattern that resembled that of Thai silks.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
Revelstoke Mountain Resort boasts the most vertical in North America (5,620 feet) and has a rugged feel with chutes and bowls up top and beginner-friendly terrain near the base.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
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Noun
And, for the longest time, that investment paid off in relevance, bowl games and national conversation.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
The winning details were a bronze sculpture of a goldfish next to the television; a blooming orchid on the desk; the bowl of clementines next to a Sonos speaker on the bedside table; and, on the loveseat, a cozy wool throw blanket with a pattern that resembled that of Thai silks.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
Transfer to bowl and stir in salt.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
Revelstoke Mountain Resort boasts the most vertical in North America (5,620 feet) and has a rugged feel with chutes and bowls up top and beginner-friendly terrain near the base.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bowl
Noun
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Red, white and blue and Venezuela’s yellow, blue and red filled the stadium -- as did the political overtones the WBC could not ignore.—
Greg Cote
Updated March 17,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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Wilmette homes sit just to the north of the stadium campus.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Take a walk without your phone, letting your ideas flow through your mind naturally.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The hydrogel acts like a containment layer that holds bacteria close to the electrode while allowing liquids to flow through.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Not all fans were racing aficionados.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
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But Cockrum raced down the court for a layup, barely beating the buzzer to cut the lead to 19-16 entering the final quarter.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On the road, ordinary gyms suddenly felt like coliseums.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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But the 70-year-old coliseum and auditorium are operating on outdated mechanical systems that are increasingly unreliable, according to the tourism authority.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Only far Northern California is forecast to be brushed by light precipitation next week, with low odds for significant rain or snow anywhere south of Interstate 80.—
Anthony Edwards,
San Francisco Chronicle,
18 Mar. 2026
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And after rubbing it in and brushing it through, this product leaves virtually no residue or gritty feeling.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Instead, the driver decided to speed away, police spokesman Christopher Bess said.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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The vehicle sped away from law enforcement after an officer activated their squad car's emergency lights and siren, according to officials.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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With Luna gliding into your ever-practical 6th house, you may be tempted to ignore your inner needs in favor of getting as much done as possible.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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If pressure from the ultrasound wand causes organs in this area to glide smoothly, that suggests there are no adhesions.—
Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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The district was represented by general counsel Devora Navera Reed as well as by an outside counsel who hurried to the scene.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Bowl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowl. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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