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
Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026
In the realm of Rocky Mountain resorts, none can rival Fernie Alpine Resort's knee-deep powder skiing in expansive bowls (Curry Bowl is my favorite) and the exhilarating experience of navigating snow-laden tree runs.
—Jonny Bierman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
Ladle the gumbo into bowls, add a scoop of rice, and serve.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Raee owns the restaurant with partners the Shabani brothers, the owners of Rice Mediterranean Kitchen, the fast-casual Mediterranean chain known for its bowls (it was formerly called Rice House of Kabob).
—Connie Ogle
updated February 27, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
The eatery, known for its sushi, egg rolls and bulgogi bowls, will serve its last meals on Sunday, March 8.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
Godfrey began Cactus Bowls, which sells açai bowls, this past August, taking the trailer to high school games and cheer competitions.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
Acai bowls were recalled over possible plastic contamination, while sesame miso salad and hot honey mustard dressing were recalled over undeclared allergens.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Specializing in acai bowls and smoothies, Palmetto was started in San Francisco in 2019.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 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
Use the lower shelf to store oversized copper pots or a stack of tonal ceramic bowls or dinnerware.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026
In the realm of Rocky Mountain resorts, none can rival Fernie Alpine Resort's knee-deep powder skiing in expansive bowls (Curry Bowl is my favorite) and the exhilarating experience of navigating snow-laden tree runs.
—Jonny Bierman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
Ladle the gumbo into bowls, add a scoop of rice, and serve.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Raee owns the restaurant with partners the Shabani brothers, the owners of Rice Mediterranean Kitchen, the fast-casual Mediterranean chain known for its bowls (it was formerly called Rice House of Kabob).
—Connie Ogle
updated February 27, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
The eatery, known for its sushi, egg rolls and bulgogi bowls, will serve its last meals on Sunday, March 8.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
Godfrey began Cactus Bowls, which sells açai bowls, this past August, taking the trailer to high school games and cheer competitions.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
Acai bowls were recalled over possible plastic contamination, while sesame miso salad and hot honey mustard dressing were recalled over undeclared allergens.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Specializing in acai bowls and smoothies, Palmetto was started in San Francisco in 2019.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 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
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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In some, stadiums are part of a broader sports and entertainment complex, meaning FIFA could negotiate with the city’s World Cup host committee or local government.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Young Americans want to live in areas with good jobs, great restaurants, unique businesses, concert venues, and sports stadiums nearby.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Oil heats up and flows quickly in modern cars, but giving your vehicle ample time to warm up before driving could save you serious engine strain.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Welcome to the new Tokyo Tuna, where your dinner flows your way.—
Connie Ogle
Updated February 27,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Mansfield races past Byron Nelson after slow start Mansfield only scored 5 points in the first quarter, but outscored Trophy Club Byron Nelson by 33 the rest of the way as the Tigers drubbed the Bobcats 61-34 in a Class 6A Division II bi-district game on Tuesday at Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2026
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Bowe, who races in the women’s 500 meters on Sunday, has Olympic bronze medals in the team pursuit and the 1,000 meters and holds the world record in her signature distance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Royal Caribbean Best for adventurous couples cruises Couples cruises on Royal Caribbean are affordable, packed with fun things to do on board, and sail to romantic destinations.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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The seven-night Alaska Dawes Glacier itinerary on Celebrity Edge cruises round-trip from Seattle and visits Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, and Victoria, sailing through the scenic Endicott Arm and Inside Passage along the way.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Paradise speeds through Annie and Gayle’s first 45 days in the TV room.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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After the Slasher speeds off, Jane begins a multistate hunt to bring him to justice while her new foe is on his own path to a destructive endgame.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 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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Instead, researchers found that the upper pitches appear to form when air rushes through a narrow opening in the animal’s larynx, creating a tiny jet of turbulent air.—
Liz Neporent,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Courts are likely to strike down Section 301 tariffs on purely procedural grounds if the administration rushes them through without proper process.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
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The series streams on Disney+/Hulu, with the first three seasons also currently available on Netflix.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
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Christopher Kuhagen Survivor airs on CBS and streams on Paramount+.—
Christopher Kuhagen,
jsonline.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Bowls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowls. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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