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 council is now pushing back its timeline for approving the stadium deal, citing the need to complete multiple studies and hold public hearings.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
7 July 2025
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Periods of clouds and sunshine with a couple of showers and a thunderstorm; not as hot but humid 🏈 Politics: Commissioners pledged public hearings on a stadium deal.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
7 July 2025
Verb
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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 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
Verb
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While nothing gets a marketer’s heart racing like the quixotic desire to overcome scarcity, the vanishing dollar demos should discourage this kind of self-defeating strategy.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
11 July 2025
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The European Union is racing to plug a shortfall of as much as $19 billion in Ukraine’s 2026 annual budget.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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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
Verb
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Martz brushed off the remark and Bertram took him back to his office.—
Tony Cook,
IndyStar,
2 July 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
Verb
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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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The film is projected to earn $24 million over the weekend and speed past $107 million by Sunday.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
5 July 2025
Verb
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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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Archer’s first delivery, timed at 87.4mph, hurried the left-handed Jaiswal.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The scene from election night On June 24, the night of the most recent meeting, members hurried into the Picnic House to hear the results of the votes.—
Vanessa Romo,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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“Bowl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowl. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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