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
ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Divide romaine, pork, cornbread croutons, and pickled onions among 4 bowls.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
The organic designs on the bowls and plates feature soft shades of green, blue, and yellow.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Dog beds, water bowls, and toys are available upon request, plus a full-acre private outdoor park welcomes furry guests.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Fermented cabbage can be enjoyed alone as a snack or added to rice bowls, wraps, sandwiches, salads or served with eggs.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Serve them in shallow bowls with a splash of cream on top.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 15 Apr. 2026
Ladle soup into bowls and top each with a dollop of lemon cream.
—Selma Brown Morrow, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
The evidence included two bowls containing residue of the powerful explosive TATP.
—Alex Stambaugh, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
Hali Smith
april 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
Each board comes with spread containers, bowls and a cheese knife.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Divide romaine, pork, cornbread croutons, and pickled onions among 4 bowls.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
The organic designs on the bowls and plates feature soft shades of green, blue, and yellow.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Dog beds, water bowls, and toys are available upon request, plus a full-acre private outdoor park welcomes furry guests.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Fermented cabbage can be enjoyed alone as a snack or added to rice bowls, wraps, sandwiches, salads or served with eggs.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Serve them in shallow bowls with a splash of cream on top.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 15 Apr. 2026
Ladle soup into bowls and top each with a dollop of lemon cream.
—Selma Brown Morrow, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
The evidence included two bowls containing residue of the powerful explosive TATP.
—Alex Stambaugh, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
Don’t leave pet food and water bowls out overnight or unattended.
—Hali Smith
april 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bowls
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Officials are looking for partners to help build World Cup stadiums, rather than handing millions to sports stars.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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And to rally up the excitement, soccer megastars Norway’s Erling Haaland and Brazil’s Vinicius Júnior are partnering with the program to reveal exclusive ticket access, as well as the chance to spend the night inside one of the stadiums before the big game.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Carbios reported a financial loss of about $12 million, reflecting lower income from cash investments, interest flows with subsidiaries, interest paid on loans and a non-cash impairment provision.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The cost spiked due to a slowdown in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for oil shipments through which one-fifth of the world's oil supply normally flows.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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With the support of his wife Chiyoho (Yoshitaka), Murashige races to uncover the truth before the castle falls.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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Some Senate races in what should be Republican strongholds are suddenly looking tighter that expected.—
Nancy Cook,
Bloomberg,
7 Apr. 2026
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On the road, ordinary gyms suddenly felt like coliseums.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Aledo cruises through district Aledo has faced more adversity than usual on a tough non-district slate.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes cruises in the spring and summer just call for breathable and breezy clothing, and skorts are a way to feel a bit dressed up while enjoying the comfort of shorts.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This heat then speeds up the reactions, creating even more heat in a vicious cycle.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Apr. 2026
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In Michigan City along the lakefront, a new second track speeds up travel time to Chicago, and plans call for a $300 million luxury hotel and townhouse development to transform the city into a commuter and tourist destination.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Tokyo Stylez, Cardi’s hairstylist, brushes out a sleek brown hairpiece, and Erika la’ pearl, her makeup artist, dabs at Cardi’s face while the rapper scrolls through her phone, controlling the music.—
Jazmine Hughes,
Allure,
24 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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Clarke excelled laying his body on the line to thwart shot attempts and foil odd-man rushes while remaining the Kings’ most mobile defender and their best rearguard by far with the puck.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Bain rushes the passer with bad intentions, which covers for his shorter-than-desired arm length (30 7/8 inches) for his position.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Bowls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowls. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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