as in stadiums
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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as in flows
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
bowling along in my spiffy new car
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as in races
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 bowls
Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 19 Mar. 2026
Divide cacio e pepe among warm bowls; season with more pepper.
—Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
The governing body does not control the postseason in top-tier college football—that’s a mix of independent bowls and a playoff organized by the major conferences—which further emphasizes how important March Madness is to its business.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Don’t leave pet food bowls outside.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Try Pho Ha Noi (969 Story Road) for Shaking Beef, bowls of pho, vermicelli bowls (that’s where the nuoc cham, aka fish sauce, comes in), and Duc Huong (1020 Story Road) for banh mi.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
An à la carte menu offered the likes of avocado toast, pancakes and made-to-order omelettes as well as more local dishes (think artisanal cheeses, tapioca wraps and acai bowls).
—Laura French, TheWeek, 16 Mar. 2026
For a buzzier vibe, head to Salted Melon for any assortment of bowls, salads and wraps, popular among more health-conscious crowds and university students.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Last year also saw the opening of Cymbiotika Wellness Café at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas where guests will be able to experience smoothies, juices, açai bowls, yogurt bowls, salads and wraps featuring the brand’s supplements.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 13 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
And avoid leaving pet food bowls out overnight, as this gives mice an easy meal when the house is quiet.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
In 2025, there was a fan uproar when Disneyland temporarily stopped selling clam chowder bread bowls at the Royal Street Veranda.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Wander past historic naval ships moored at Hyde Street Pier, watch playful sea lions lounge at Pier 39, or sip steaming clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls from Boudin Bakery & Café.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Christmas dinner may conjure visions of a table with a turkey platter, bowls brimming with sides like mashed potatoes, and a coconut cake on a pedestal.
—Yolande Clark-Jackson, Parents, 23 Dec. 2025
If the remaining seven are slotted appropriately based on overall record, WSU probably will land in the ESPN bowl pool, a collection of games operated by the network that includes the Gasparilla, Armed Forces and First Responders bowls.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2025
While its burritos and bowls average about $10, consumers often assume its average prices are closer to the $15 entrees of its fast-casual peers, executives said on the conference call.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
Teriyaki Madness extra points From March 23 to March 29, Teriyaki Madness Mad Rewards members can earn 2X points on Double Protein bowls.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 19 Mar. 2026
Divide cacio e pepe among warm bowls; season with more pepper.
—Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
The governing body does not control the postseason in top-tier college football—that’s a mix of independent bowls and a playoff organized by the major conferences—which further emphasizes how important March Madness is to its business.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Don’t leave pet food bowls outside.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Try Pho Ha Noi (969 Story Road) for Shaking Beef, bowls of pho, vermicelli bowls (that’s where the nuoc cham, aka fish sauce, comes in), and Duc Huong (1020 Story Road) for banh mi.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
An à la carte menu offered the likes of avocado toast, pancakes and made-to-order omelettes as well as more local dishes (think artisanal cheeses, tapioca wraps and acai bowls).
—Laura French, TheWeek, 16 Mar. 2026
For a buzzier vibe, head to Salted Melon for any assortment of bowls, salads and wraps, popular among more health-conscious crowds and university students.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Last year also saw the opening of Cymbiotika Wellness Café at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas where guests will be able to experience smoothies, juices, açai bowls, yogurt bowls, salads and wraps featuring the brand’s supplements.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 13 Mar. 2026
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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
And avoid leaving pet food bowls out overnight, as this gives mice an easy meal when the house is quiet.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
In 2025, there was a fan uproar when Disneyland temporarily stopped selling clam chowder bread bowls at the Royal Street Veranda.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Wander past historic naval ships moored at Hyde Street Pier, watch playful sea lions lounge at Pier 39, or sip steaming clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls from Boudin Bakery & Café.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Christmas dinner may conjure visions of a table with a turkey platter, bowls brimming with sides like mashed potatoes, and a coconut cake on a pedestal.
—Yolande Clark-Jackson, Parents, 23 Dec. 2025
If the remaining seven are slotted appropriately based on overall record, WSU probably will land in the ESPN bowl pool, a collection of games operated by the network that includes the Gasparilla, Armed Forces and First Responders bowls.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2025
While its burritos and bowls average about $10, consumers often assume its average prices are closer to the $15 entrees of its fast-casual peers, executives said on the conference call.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bowls
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The extra funding is expected to expand advertising at airports and Major League Baseball spring training stadiums, and fund digital ads and partnerships with grapefruit influencers.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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Of course, teams demanding tax breaks and financial assistance for new stadiums is nothing new, but other changes are occurring.—
Colleen Kujawa,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The wind flows from the south, bringing heavy precipitation to areas usually sheltered from rain.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ridges are always flanked by low-pressure areas, and the air at the surface flows from the high to low pressure.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
20 Mar. 2026
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As Europe races toward energy independence, this facility could become a primary feeder for a pipeline network meant to power the continent’s heavy industry.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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That prompted the team to tab Myatt Snider, who races part-time in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On the road, ordinary gyms suddenly felt like coliseums.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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Connecticut cruises to a 101-29 win over Long Island University in the first round of the East Regional, the best defensive effort in the history of the women’s NCAA tournament.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Harry Styles cruises into the weekend with a new chart crown, as Kiss All The Time.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
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Just as an ice skater at the Winter Olympics draws in their arms to increase their spin speed, the rapid decrease in diameter of a neutron star speeds up its rotation.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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This prevents smells, reduces the risk of pests, and speeds up breakdown when burying the peels.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When some chime in to say their doctors had been cautiously optimistic about treatments, Sarah brushes that aside.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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At the Veterans of Foreign Wars post, Commander Tommy Nester finds it behind the ceiling panels, brushes it off the uniforms that aren’t behind glass and sweeps it from the baseboards of the main hall.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Air then rushes into your nose (or, less optimally, your mouth); past your throat, voice box, and windpipe; and into your lungs.—
Gilad Edelman,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2026
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Listening to music rushes her work because she is tempted to sculpt or sew or cook to the beat.—
Claire Salinda,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Bowls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowls. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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