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 Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Make a double batch to pack as gifts, or set a bowl on the coffee table as a way-fun alternative to Chex Mix.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 14 Jan. 2026
Mike Cugno, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
Sweetgreen's menu is known for its plant-forward options and fresh selections bowl foods and salads with or without a variety of proteins and sides.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 8 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Spoon the grits into shallow bowls, ladle the shrimp and gravy on top, then garnish each serving with crisp bacon crumbles.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Make a double batch to pack as gifts, or set a bowl on the coffee table as a way-fun alternative to Chex Mix.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Florida International University Panthers are going bowling after finishing 7-5 this season.
—Mike Cugno, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
Sweetgreen's menu is known for its plant-forward options and fresh selections bowl foods and salads with or without a variety of proteins and sides.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 8 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bowl
Noun
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In Toronto, Amsterdam, East Rutherford, and Los Angeles, the tour has expanded to four stadium shows per city, while London will see an extraordinary six-night run at Wembley Stadium in July.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Agitated fans have taken to the Interwebs by the thousands, bemoaning the fact that the Anaheim Ducks had a losing streak after the fierce fowl’s statue was removed from its prominent perch in front of the stadium before Christmas.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The tasteful updates that complement the open, flowing floor plan with tis ample natural light.—
Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
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The common spaces flow into the pad’s three ensuite bedrooms.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Clippers raced to a 14-5 lead, but the Knicks answered with eight straight points and the game was close for the first three quarters.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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In Altadena, employees with the small local water utilities raced across town protecting and fixing the water systems firefighters relied on.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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The coliseum concert marked The Format’s first full-band performance since 2007, although Means and Ruess surprised fans at a 2020 viewing party for a Format concert film in downtown Phoenix with a full unplugged reunion concert.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Nevertheless, Russell Crowe showing off his swordsmanship in a coliseum is a little more important than facts.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Simply open one and start brushing—no toothpaste or water required.—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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The coils on the back of the refrigerator should be brushed or vacuumed to keep dust buildup from affecting its performance.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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His arm was pinned into the back window of a car as a suspect sped away, dragging him across the pavement for about 100 yards, according to court documents.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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By speeding up the transit time of your stomach contents, fiber may reduce the amount of time that stomach acid can irritate your esophagus, Dilley added.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
8 Jan. 2026
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Snow rests lightly on branches and the occasional rain glides off dormant stems.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Afternoons here are deliciously drowsy, spent dozing in the shade, gently parting calm sea water, or gliding past craggy rock formations in a little motor-boat.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Rafiq thanked the shopkeeper and hurried out of the bazaar’s maze-like structure to find his car.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
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Caracas, Venezuela — The morning after US forces bombed Caracas, dragged President Nicolás Maduro out of bed, carted him over the Caribbean and installed him in a Brooklyn jail, many Venezuelans hurried to the grocery store.—
Mary Triny Mena,
CNN Money,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Bowl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowl. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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