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
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025
After that, the overall goal should be to finish within the top five in the Big 12 and play in a decent bowl.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2025
Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Mountaineers are projected to struggle to get to bowl eligibility in Rich Rodriguez’s first season back in Morgantown, but West Virginia can’t be overlooked.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2025
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Noun
In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025
After that, the overall goal should be to finish within the top five in the Big 12 and play in a decent bowl.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
The side have been bowled out 15 times in the last 30 ODIs.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Mountaineers are projected to struggle to get to bowl eligibility in Rich Rodriguez’s first season back in Morgantown, but West Virginia can’t be overlooked.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bowl
Noun
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Fewer than three hours later, however, most of that throng trickled out of the stadium in disappointment after watching the Mustangs break a scoreless game at halftime en route to a 21-0 victory.—
Tris Wykes,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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Someone under 21 could also go into a number of other establishments with alcohol licenses, such as a restaurant, axe-throwing facility, golf course or club house, movie theater, painting studio, ski chalet or stadium.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Indeed, the answer to the question Alan Sparks raised about what happens to all of the money flowing through the county government is one that even local authorities are unable, or unwilling, to answer.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Here, the local world flows straight into your own private escape, creating an unrivaled, unforgettable vacation experience.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This time, as Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres raced toward the ball, Kwan advanced to third.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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The technology has rapidly developed since the release of ChatGPT in 2022, and companies are racing to build more powerful models, but some experts warn of potentially deadly risks and have called for safeguards.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Pickup and dropoff for rideshare is located in the north coliseum parking lot.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Mike Crum, director of Fort Worth’s Public Events Department, said that money will be used to expand the coliseum’s concourse and update restroom and concession areas, among other improvements.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Lila Moss Moss, daughter of Kate Moss, led the side part movement outside the Gucci film premiere on Tuesday night; her blond hair brushed over the right side of her head.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
24 Sep. 2025
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Finally, don’t forget to brush out the chute where the grounds come out.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And speaking of cleanup, they can be washed in the dishwasher to speed up the process.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Only nine of those 32 years were profitable on a division-wide basis, the two most recent being in 2016-17 and 2017-18 and coming as a result of that huge 2016-19 TV rights deal, as massive revenue increases sped past cost growth.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But their insect-like movements hint at a future where fleets of miniature robots could glide across water, performing tasks once too dangerous or delicate for humans.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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In the underwater footage, a barracuda is shown gliding through turquoise-green waters, very close to the camera.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jarda hurried over with a large beer and a vodka and set them in front of her.—
Zuzana Říhová,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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That's why Amazon shoppers are hurrying to grab a soft and fluffy comforter for fall.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Bowl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowl. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.
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