bowl 1 of 2

as in stadium
a large usually roofless building for sporting events with tiers of seats for spectators a new bowl for the football team

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bowl

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verb

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Recent Examples of bowl
Noun
In a small bowl whisk together 2 Tbsp. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025 Beat heavy cream in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
With that already as a given for many of us, Neville’s movie serves as a splendid jukebox, offering rapid-fire clips that bowl you over anew with just how rapidly McCartney’s own synapses were firing on ingenious hit after hit. Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025 The side have been bowled out 15 times in the last 30 ODIs. Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bowl
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bowl
Noun
  • Inter Miami’s new stadium, Miami Freedom Park, is under construction and scheduled to open for the 2026 season.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Look at the stadium, full to the brim… with empty seats.
    Jack Lang, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Officials in Charleston, South Carolina, made multiple city parking garages free while urging people in low-lying areas to move their vehicles as ocean water flowed onto land.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Global governance void whilst capital flows faster than regulation.
    Sean Evins, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Williams, who for many years was the person on KU’s sideline to race onto the David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium turf to retrieve the tee after kickoffs, from 1970 until 2020 didn’t miss a KU football home game.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Sheary played fast and made a few hustle plays, most notably racing to stick-check Ben Kindel and break up a first-period shot attempt after Kindel appeared to shake free on the right wing.
    Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • 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, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Mike Crum, director of Fort Worth’s Public Events Department, said that money will be used to expand the coliseum’s concourse and update restroom and concession areas, among other improvements.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • However, some dental experts recommend waiting about 30 minutes after eating something acidic to brush your teeth, as this helps protect tooth enamel.
    Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Ahead of Pearson’s announcement, Cohen said the current political moment required someone with experience and brushed off a possible challenge.
    Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • However, hot sun, freezing temperatures, and moisture will speed up decay.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
  • According to Brazilian news site g1, which cited local authorities, Valioso was driving in a speeding car with four others when the vehicle crashed into a tree on Padre Alfredo Street in front of Jardim da Saudade Cemetery in Jacobina, Brazil.
    Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Lightweight yet durable enough to resist bumps while on the go, the carry-on suitcase is complete with spinner wheels and a telescopic handle to effortlessly glide through the airport.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The formula glides on with such ease, it’s basically designed for mirrorless application.
    Lily Wohlner, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Duane heard the shooting and hurried around to help.
    Marguerite Reiss, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Below are the standout Crocs deals worth adding to your cart right now, but hurry before your shoe size sells out.
    Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2025

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“Bowl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowl. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.

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