BOWLS Synonyms: 142 Similar and Opposite Words

bowls 1 of 2

noun

plural of bowl

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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bowls

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of bowl

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

Noun

Pots simmered on the stove with paella, fruit rotted in bowls next to the junk mail, and the pantry was full of old rusted cans of strange unearthly edibles—bamboo shoots and snails in sauce and lemons floating in brine. —

Literary Hub, 8 May 2026 April's meetup included a morning workout class followed by smoothie bowls and open conversations about stress relief. —

Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 8 May 2026 The company’s machine, called Fusion, can theoretically handle 360 bowls per hour—far more than even a team of humans at full pelt. —

Billy Perrigo, Time, 8 May 2026 On top of that, football made back-to-back bowls for the first time since 2007 and 2008. —

Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026 Living Room seats spill out onto an open terrace where brunch runs the gamut from fresh pastries to lobster benedict to caviar service, with wooden bowls handcrafted by a local artist from a white oak that stood nearby. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026 Our rice and noodle sides were served in what seemed like three small, single-serving bowls. —

Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026 Younger consumers for some time have been cutting back on pricey lunch bowls. —

Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 6 May 2026 Smaller but meaningful changes include bringing in art, berry bowls, vases or new towels. —

Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 6 May 2026

Verb

Clean your pet's food bowls regularly. —

Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026 The bright pop of red against the green leaves and beige background makes the plates and bowls the focal point of the table, so use a neutral tablecloth to offset the vivid colors. —

Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bowls

Noun

Another bill in that package, which would’ve curbed prices at concert venues and sports stadiums, died in its first committee hearing, and a third affordability measure was never introduced.

— Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Those projects include streetscapes in the 18th and Vine district, near the stadiums and on the West Side.

— Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026