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
Risa Polansky Shiman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Morton kosher salt in a large bowl to combine.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Nor does bowling for these five warriors.
—Robert Lloyd, Houston Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
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Noun
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, yeast and warm water.
—Risa Polansky Shiman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Morton kosher salt in a large bowl to combine.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
After Wednesday’s field trip to Long Grove, Cochrane said the children will go bowling at Bertrand Bowling Lanes in Waukegan and swimming Friday at the park district’s Field House Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Center.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Nor does bowling for these five warriors.
—Robert Lloyd, Houston Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bowl
Noun
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The firm managed stadium improvements for Major League Baseball’s Athletics ahead of the team’s temporary move to West Sacramento, and renovated Hughes Stadium at Sacramento City College in 2013.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The legislation comes about a month after Independence passed a $6 billion series of tax breaks for a $150 billion artificial intelligence data center, twice the size of Arrowhead stadium, set to break ground later this year.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There’s nothing fancy about a big, square screen that sits upstage of the circular playing area, but the subtlety in which the images and mood flows through the screen greatly enhance the storytelling.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Plantings in surrounding walkways will flow into the existing Asiatic, native plant, and white gardens.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Haotong Li of China shot 69 and was four behind, still mystified by topping a fairway metal that raced into the pond in front of the 15th green.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Bob Hall, a childhood polio survivor who became known as the father of wheelchair racing after twice winning the Boston Marathon and then going on to build racing chairs for the generations of competitors that followed, has died.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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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
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The twisted ponytail was paired with a new set of long, feathery bangs, which Kidman wore brushed across her forehead and gently winged out near her temples for more texture and movement.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2026
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Stir together 1/4 cup of the reserved cola mixture and remaining 1/4 cup bourbon in a small bowl, then brush evenly over warm cake.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In Michigan City along the lakefront, a new second track speeds up travel time to Chicago, and plans call for a $300 million luxury hotel and townhouse development to transform the city into a commuter and tourist destination.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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The British Army and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) have completed a multi-week test in Essex using drones, advanced sensors, and AI to speed up and make safer the hunt for deadly mines and munitions scattered on battlefields.—
David Szondy
April 11,
New Atlas,
11 Apr. 2026
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As the inspirational Moon glides into your 7th House of Allies, your expressive nature invites connection, and your generous spirit lightens tough conversations.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
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The trailer leans into the setting, too—offering a quick glimpse of Andy and Emily arriving by boat, gliding across the lake toward the villa’s grand facade.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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Some of us hurried to the NASA website to learn more about this frontierswoman, with the extravagant hair and the biceps of a steelworker, a photo of which also went viral.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
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The waterfall itself was surprisingly large and powerful, with its spray spotting cellphone screens as tourists hurried to take selfies in front of it, despite its fair distance from the pond's fence line.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Bowl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowl. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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