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, 10 July 2025
Joe would take it to Panera and fill the giant bowl with Diet Coke, which should last him till lunchtime.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Paul Newman, New York Times, 30 June 2025
England needs 350 runs in 90 overs to secure a win, while India will be aiming to bowl them out and seal the series.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
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Noun
Side Dish: Orzo with Roasted Vegetables Put a twist on that bowl of pasta salad by using orzo instead of macaroni and roasted vegetables in place of fresh.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
Joe would take it to Panera and fill the giant bowl with Diet Coke, which should last him till lunchtime.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Verb
Ben Stokes’ decision to bowl first on a hot, dry day, with conditions perfect for swinging the ball in the coming days, looked like madness.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 30 June 2025
England needs 350 runs in 90 overs to secure a win, while India will be aiming to bowl them out and seal the series.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bowl
Noun
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The 11th Hour Alexa Bliss Call Bliss told Nikki and Brie Bella that her return was hanging in the balance, even as fans were filing into the stadium in Indianapolis.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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The fine folks over at NFL Throwback posted a video last week of the craziest stadium moments.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
7 July 2025
Verb
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The death toll has rose to over 120 people killed since heavy rainfall overwhelmed the Guadalupe River and flowed through homes and summer camps in the early morning hours of July 4.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Both the Sai and the Kok rivers flow into the Mekong, as does the Ruak, where unsafe levels of arsenic have also been found.—
Michael Sullivan,
NPR,
12 July 2025
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The unlikely pair must race against the clock to save all of humanity after tomb hunters unwittingly set loose a 3,000-year-old vengeful reincarnation of an Egyptian priest.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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How one man raced 25 miles to save guests at his Texas RV park As the Guadalupe River muscled over its banks at speed, David Chambers knocked on one door after another at his RV resort.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Despite the loss, Friday night was a lot of fun inside the coliseum.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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Designed as a coastal oasis, its coliseum pool features a backdrop of the Pacific Ocean, with scenic views of the luscious Pelican Hill Golf Club.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Fixing leaks, turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth, installing water-efficient appliances and running full loads of laundry all help reduce water use.—
Claire Marks,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Martz brushed off the remark and Bertram took him back to his office.—
Tony Cook,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Verb
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The film is projected to earn $24 million over the weekend and speed past $107 million by Sunday.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
5 July 2025
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Ionic technology, on the other hand, speeds up dry time and cuts frizz (especially helpful in humid weather) but can leave fine hair looking too sleek or limp if overused.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
5 July 2025
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Sci-fi speedboats gliding above the water, backed by a rotating cast of celebrities.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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But Ontario International Airport came in at No. 15, Hollywood Burbank Airport is at 14, John Wayne Airport landed at No. 12, and Long Beach Airport glided in at No. 2.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Gladys told her mother to hurry up and prepare dinner before 6 p.m., when the whole family usually sat down together.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
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If Tehran now hurries to make atomic bombs in secret — and if other countries in the region then build their own nukes for self-protection — the tactical triumph of Midnight Hammer will turn into a strategic disaster.—
Andreas Kluth,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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“Bowl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowl. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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