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
Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
Try them over oatmeal, in smoothie bowls, waffles, pancakes, or salads.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2025
The Flower Child menu includes bowls, plates, salads and wraps, with proteins (such as meat and chicken) available as add-ons.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
The first entrees, bowls and salads were prepared Monday in San Jose, at a kitchen north of downtown that houses 20-plus restaurant concepts under one roof.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Read why the candy bowls may have less chocolate than in years past.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Divide the noodles, vegetables and salmon among 4 bowls.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
The Latin American fusion food business has a location on the UC Davis campus and various mobile eateries across the capital region, including its flagship bowls truck, a Mexican street taco truck and an ice cream and churro pop-up bar.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The franchise serves build-your-own burritos, tacos, bowls and quesadillas.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2025
Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Only Lyon bowls more overs per Test at home.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Put Pet Food Away Don’t leave pet food bowls out overnight, either indoors or out, says Benson.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
Cover rain barrels with screens and refresh pet water bowls daily to prevent mosquito access.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
Pet Bowls Any dog and cat bowls in your home could likely use a bit of cleaning at the end of the week.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
Try them over oatmeal, in smoothie bowls, waffles, pancakes, or salads.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2025
The Flower Child menu includes bowls, plates, salads and wraps, with proteins (such as meat and chicken) available as add-ons.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
The first entrees, bowls and salads were prepared Monday in San Jose, at a kitchen north of downtown that houses 20-plus restaurant concepts under one roof.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Read why the candy bowls may have less chocolate than in years past.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Divide the noodles, vegetables and salmon among 4 bowls.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
The Latin American fusion food business has a location on the UC Davis campus and various mobile eateries across the capital region, including its flagship bowls truck, a Mexican street taco truck and an ice cream and churro pop-up bar.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The franchise serves build-your-own burritos, tacos, bowls and quesadillas.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Only Lyon bowls more overs per Test at home.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Put Pet Food Away Don’t leave pet food bowls out overnight, either indoors or out, says Benson.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
Cover rain barrels with screens and refresh pet water bowls daily to prevent mosquito access.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bowls
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The tour will visit 11 cities, including major college football stadiums, but has no Phoenix dates scheduled.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Wallen’s new tour will visit stadiums in Las Vegas, Indianapolis, Chicago, Philadelphia, Denver and Pittsburgh, among other stops.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
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Reflect honestly about your longings as Mercury flows with Jupiter and Saturn.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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During a stay here in one of the hotel’s 208 rooms (including 12 suites), guests will be able to enjoy luxe linens, Japanese-style soaking tubs, and plenty of natural light that flows in through floor-to-ceiling windows.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Boise and Garden City races One candidate running for Boise City Council has past drug charges, the Statesman found.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Oct. 2025
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Filmmaker Jordan Peele's feature debut and first venture into the realm of horror is an almost flawless, emotional roller coaster that races on the tracks of both Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) and The Stepford Wives (1975).—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
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Held each year on the Saturday before Veterans Day, the procession typically begins at noon in Milam Park and cruises its way through downtown along historic Houston Street.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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The 9- and 14-day cruises explore cities like Syracuse, New York; Cleveland, Ohio; and Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and mark the first Great Lakes cruises for the company.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
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So, Don handles the electric clippers in the backseat while Teddy speeds away from the crime scene.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Total structural failure is likely near the path of Melissa, especially in higher elevation areas where wind speeds atop and on the windward sides of hills and mountains could be up to 30 percent stronger.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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If the doctor brushes you off or looks at their watch, get a new doctor!—
Kat McGowan,
NPR,
18 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … NO LAUGHING MATTER – White House brushes off SNL season premiere, calling show 'waste' of time.—
,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The third-year running back was in the midst of a quiet season, getting just three rushes for six yards across three games.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Like all sugar rushes, the high fades fast and you’re left with a stomachache.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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Sunlight streams through large windows, highlighting sweeping views of the pastures and gardens.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
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The dramatic, hourlong take by Neira is reminiscent of the Bel-Air drama reimagining of the Will Smith sitcom, which streams on Peacock.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Bowls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowls. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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