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
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
In small soup bowl or 6-ounce ramekin, add a layer of ground pork mixture, then a dumpling wrapper, pressing down gently with your fingers.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Corral your sprawling assortment of salt dishes, small tools, and mise en place bowls with a stoveside tray.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Rub garlic all over the pieces and under the skin and add to the bowl, turning to coat them with the marinade.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
In small soup bowl or 6-ounce ramekin, add a layer of ground pork mixture, then a dumpling wrapper, pressing down gently with your fingers.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
Revelstoke Mountain Resort boasts the most vertical in North America (5,620 feet) and has a rugged feel with chutes and bowls up top and beginner-friendly terrain near the base.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Corral your sprawling assortment of salt dishes, small tools, and mise en place bowls with a stoveside tray.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bowl
Noun
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Instawork, the company that hired Arciga and more than 50 others like him that day, has historically been an employment agency, catering largely to stadiums, hotels and kitchens that need temporary workers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Over two decades, the A’s searched for a new stadium, and the revenue a shiny state-of-the-art building could drive.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Take a walk without your phone, letting your ideas flow through your mind naturally.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The hydrogel acts like a containment layer that holds bacteria close to the electrode while allowing liquids to flow through.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Not all fans were racing aficionados.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
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But Cockrum raced down the court for a layup, barely beating the buzzer to cut the lead to 19-16 entering the final quarter.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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But the 70-year-old coliseum and auditorium are operating on outdated mechanical systems that are increasingly unreliable, according to the tourism authority.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
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In the parking lot outside of the coliseum, fans paused to peer inside three racecars Biffle drove during his career.—
Steve Reed,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Rao recommends parents help their kids brush their teeth through about the middle of elementary school.—
Sarah Lindenfeld Hall,
Popular Science,
11 Mar. 2026
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Other Republicans also brushed off Graham’s media blitz.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Instead, the driver decided to speed away, police spokesman Christopher Bess said.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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The vehicle sped away from law enforcement after an officer activated their squad car's emergency lights and siren, according to officials.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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With Luna gliding into your ever-practical 6th house, you may be tempted to ignore your inner needs in favor of getting as much done as possible.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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If pressure from the ultrasound wand causes organs in this area to glide smoothly, that suggests there are no adhesions.—
Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
12 Mar. 2026
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The district was represented by general counsel Devora Navera Reed as well as by an outside counsel who hurried to the scene.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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But hurry—the sale ends tonight.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Bowl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowl. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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