1
as in flowed
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
bowling along in my spiffy new car
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as in raced
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 bowled
Both Bashir and Jacks bowled long spells at captain Ben Stokes during England’s training session at the Gabba on Monday in what appeared to be an audition for the final place in the XI.
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James Wallace, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
The bear bowled Propst over backward, and the encounter degenerated into lopsided hand-to-fang combat.
—John McCoy, Outdoor Life, 12 Nov. 2025
Needless to say, his experience involving a who’s who of Disney and Fox-era Marvel actors bowled him over.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Anneke Bosche was bowled for a duck before Wolvaardt reached her half-century off 45 balls.
—CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
After Funke guided Dexter Southfield into the red zone, senior running back Lamarri Sanchez-Colemnan bowled his way to paydirt with a one-yard touchdown rush, as Dexter Southfield pulled ahead for the first time all night with a 22-14 lead.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Allison bowled at La Habra Bowl for the first time in 1960 and rolled his first-ever 300 at a tournament there in 1964.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
The then-Ravens back hit a jump-cut, lowered his shoulder, and bowled Hicks up to heaven and down to earth in a video that’s now been circulated to every corner of the internet.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
The side have been bowled out 15 times in the last 30 ODIs.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
James Wallace, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
The bear bowled Propst over backward, and the encounter degenerated into lopsided hand-to-fang combat.
—John McCoy, Outdoor Life, 12 Nov. 2025
Needless to say, his experience involving a who’s who of Disney and Fox-era Marvel actors bowled him over.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Anneke Bosche was bowled for a duck before Wolvaardt reached her half-century off 45 balls.
—CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
After Funke guided Dexter Southfield into the red zone, senior running back Lamarri Sanchez-Colemnan bowled his way to paydirt with a one-yard touchdown rush, as Dexter Southfield pulled ahead for the first time all night with a 22-14 lead.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Allison bowled at La Habra Bowl for the first time in 1960 and rolled his first-ever 300 at a tournament there in 1964.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
The then-Ravens back hit a jump-cut, lowered his shoulder, and bowled Hicks up to heaven and down to earth in a video that’s now been circulated to every corner of the internet.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
The side have been bowled out 15 times in the last 30 ODIs.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bowled
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His case illustrates how power in Venezuela has often flowed through opaque military and intelligence channels rather than formal political office.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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The moment a user joined or viewed a meeting, the information flowed out.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Schyler Dethorne raced 68-yards for a TD and Belton tallied scoring runs of six and 52-yards, as Alvarado held a 28-3 lead after the opening quarter.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Much of CoreWeave’s utility has come from offering readily available compute as those companies raced to scale up their own operations.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Guard Deja Jones started, but her recent struggles continued and head coach Zenarae Antoine pulled her quickly after a bad transition pass sailed over the head of forward Taleiyah Gibbs.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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But the rookie’s kick sailed wide right just as time expired, sending the Steelers into the playoffs and ending the Ravens’ season on a heartbreaking note.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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The Toyota crashed, and the Charger sped away, according to court records.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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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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In past years, the Utah bison that drifted into Colorado near Rangely were typically shot after crossing state lines.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
8 Jan. 2026
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Extra caution is also advised around ridgelines, gullies, and terrain features, where wind-drifted, stiffer slabs of snow tend to form.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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According to his website, he's been active for nearly 50 years and has traveled with his wife and their six children to 60 countries to spread his message.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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The missile traveled at a speed of more than 8,000 miles per hour, according to the Western Command of Ukraine's Air Force.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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As Beck spoke on the crowded field afterward, Cristobal swept past and stopped for quick bear hug.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Pedal a Fat-Tire Bike Beefy fat-tire bikes have swept the biking scene.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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Elijah Metcalf hauled in five passes for 143 yards and a touchdown, while Jeffery Pittman rushed for 75 yards and a score on 18 carries.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Nebraska tied the game with an extra point after Missouri students rushed the field, celebrating an apparent victory.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Bowled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowled. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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