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
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2025
Bedrock Detroit announced that a Sweetgreen fast-casual eatery, known for its array of healthy salad and bowl foods, is coming to downtown Detroit.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 30 July 2025
David Sims, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
Better Off Bowling puts together bowling leagues across Charlotte.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2025
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Noun
These products are perfect for displaying on a mantel or placing by a bowl of Halloween candy.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2025
Bedrock Detroit announced that a Sweetgreen fast-casual eatery, known for its array of healthy salad and bowl foods, is coming to downtown Detroit.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 30 July 2025
Verb
The cult favorite Taskmaster has a nonsensical premise that slowly bowled me over.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
Better Off Bowling puts together bowling leagues across Charlotte.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bowl
Noun
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The club celebrate that with stadium artwork, including a collage of more than 150 international supporter clubs.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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In June, Jonas Brothers downsized six of their stadium shows and rebooked them for the same dates in smaller venues without giving much of an explanation.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
30 July 2025
Verb
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So, for example, goods that flow to Mexico from China, where final consumer packaging is done, would be a light form of value-add.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Among the rest of the cast are several returnees from the 2003 film including Harmon; Rosalind Chao back as Mama P; Stephen Tobolowsky as Mr. Bates; and Chad Michael Murray, flowing hair and all, returning as Anna’s early crush, Jake.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Sales are anticipated to ramp up in the third quarter because customers considering an EV purchase are expected to race to dealerships before the federal tax credit goes away.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Aug. 2025
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Later, Garfield ingeniously devises the knockout equivalent of a split-screen effect as Polly races along a desert path, while over the rise just above her, a humongous shootout ensues.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The coliseum concert marks The Format’s first full-band performance since 2007, although Sam Means and Nate Ruess did surprise fans at a 2020 viewing party for a Format concert film in downtown Phoenix with a full unplugged reunion concert.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
9 July 2025
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The outdoor sets will bookend The Format’s headlining performance in the coliseum.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Trump, facing outrage from many of his own supporters, has tried and failed to brush off concerns about the case.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
29 July 2025
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Republicans downplay Medicaid cuts The president and his Republican congressional allies have brushed off the health care cuts, including hundreds of billions of dollars in Medicaid retrenchment in the mammoth tax law.—
Noam Levey,
NPR,
25 July 2025
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Prosecutors allege that as Salisbury approached the driveway, Stephens sped toward the officer, who attempted to evade the Jeep by moving behind a bush near the driveway’s entrance.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
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This speeds up corrections, reduces waste and minimizes the need for manual inspection.—
Robert Kramer,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Wearing a protective mask after seriously injuring his face during a match in 2021, Victor Osimhen may as well have been gliding around with a cape for Napoli as the club won the Serie A title in 2022/23.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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After four weeks of Venus in your sign boosting your magnetism and charm, Venus now glides into Cancer on July 30th, shifting your attention to security, self-worth, and material comfort.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
27 July 2025
Verb
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Then Maye barked signals and hurried the offense back to the line, as the defense showed blitz.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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Several people were seen hurrying to help Warren, including Susan Collins of Maine and Texas Senator Ted Cruz, who grabbed her by her forearm to lift her up.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Bowl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowl. Accessed 13 Aug. 2025.
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