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as in meal
food eaten or prepared for eating at one time
that evening's chow was pretty basic because we were in a hurry
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as in food
substances intended to be eaten
there's always at least some chow in the house
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Recent Examples of chow
To the dedicated chow chaser, the only thing better than a great restaurant is a great restaurant nobody else knows about.
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Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 9 Jan. 2026
But the mainstay also offers a robust menu of Chinese eats including dim sum, congee, rice rolls, chow fun, and more—with most entrées under $10.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025
Chow Public Market & Eatery already faces a conspicuous lack of chow.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2025
In total, 20 brown bear competitors from Brooks River in Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska spent all summer chomping down on salmon to compete in this year's chow off.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 1 Oct. 2025
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Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 9 Jan. 2026
But the mainstay also offers a robust menu of Chinese eats including dim sum, congee, rice rolls, chow fun, and more—with most entrées under $10.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025
Chow Public Market & Eatery already faces a conspicuous lack of chow.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2025
In total, 20 brown bear competitors from Brooks River in Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska spent all summer chomping down on salmon to compete in this year's chow off.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chow
Noun
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Affecting the first two receptors means retatrutide may help suppress appetite and slow digestion, which can help users feel full after eating even smaller meals.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Tin Roof Tacos is the perfect place to stop in for a satisfying meal without breaking the bank.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One of the biggest needs right now is food.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Food and drink Like everything else at The Rooster, the food has a distinct sense of place but also a cosmopolitan sensibility.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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All orders featured generous portion sizes—vegetarians be warned, meat and fish feature heavily throughout the menu.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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The tasting menu changes periodically based on the availability of seasonal ingredients.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This means union officials cannot impose contract provisions that require workers to pay money to the union as a condition of getting or keeping a job, according to the foundation.—
Chase Jordan
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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The remaining provisions of these Official Rules will continue to be valid and enforceable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The bread is baked in Brooklyn and is currently sold at a few shops in New York, as well as available for purchase online.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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Your favorite place for creative pastries and delicious bread.—
Kayla Samoy,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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A little kick from spices in the meats made the sandwich all the tastier.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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But in Mexico, burritos are really just tortillas filled with meat, beans and cheese.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Chow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chow. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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