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
Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Here’s what to know about quinoa’s nutrition and five bowls worth putting on your table.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Ladle soup into bowls and top each with a dollop of plain yogurt and cilantro leaves with tender stems.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 May 2026
Royal Mansour Marrakech is a sprawling, Two-Key Michelin complex with a wealth of spa treatments that range from Tibetan sound bowls to hydration facials.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Big Grove offers salads, poke bowls and wraps.
—Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
Hotel Terra Jackson Hole is also dog-friendly, with the Noble Paws program offering amenities and packages for your pup, with options like a cozy dog bed, treat, toy, and food and water bowls.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
For a more modern take, there’s Crafeat, an elegant kappo-style (aka chef’s choice, multicourse meals) restaurant that uses elegant lacquer bowls.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
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
R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Drizzle bowls with olive oil for extra flavor and glam.
—Rick Bayless, Midwest Living, 13 May 2026
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
Noun
The number of teams and bowls involved could shift as discussions become more serious.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Here’s what to know about quinoa’s nutrition and five bowls worth putting on your table.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Ladle soup into bowls and top each with a dollop of plain yogurt and cilantro leaves with tender stems.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 May 2026
Royal Mansour Marrakech is a sprawling, Two-Key Michelin complex with a wealth of spa treatments that range from Tibetan sound bowls to hydration facials.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Big Grove offers salads, poke bowls and wraps.
—Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
Hotel Terra Jackson Hole is also dog-friendly, with the Noble Paws program offering amenities and packages for your pup, with options like a cozy dog bed, treat, toy, and food and water bowls.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
For a more modern take, there’s Crafeat, an elegant kappo-style (aka chef’s choice, multicourse meals) restaurant that uses elegant lacquer bowls.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
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
Verb
Kai is also set to offer a special lunch menu featuring sandwiches from $13 to $15, rice bowls from $16 to $19 and bento boxes starting at $15, the latter of which come with miso soup, the choice of one sushi roll and the choice of two sides.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Drizzle bowls with olive oil for extra flavor and glam.
—Rick Bayless, Midwest Living, 13 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bowls
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Other high-profile games at different stadiums seemed to have similar conditions, but matches with lower demand had wider availability, according to the New York Times story, cited by Bonta in Wednesday’s news release.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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Kuma, whose recent projects range from luxury resorts to museums and stadiums, is overseeing the architectural direction.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Included in this luxury is the Eclipse pool, which seamlessly flows from indoor to outdoor, and totally riddled with kids.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Rather than asking how individuals can adapt, this approach examines how leadership dynamics, communication flows, and operational pressure interact to influence thinking, perception, and decision-making.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Almost all tickets are sold out for both the Preakness and the Black-Eyed Susan races, according to the event website.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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For now, Singapore's supplies of bunker fuel have held up even as the price races up.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Noun
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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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Brock cruises past Amarillo Randall Brock softball held a 3-1 lead over Amarillo Randall in the sixth inning at Abilene Christian University when the bats came alive.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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In his highlight video, the inventor ultimately cruises at a top speed of nearly 30 miles per hour.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Constant heavy use also speeds up wear and heat buildup.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
16 May 2026
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While that driver slows down, the black car speeds up.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
14 May 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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With no way to stop it, Beth rushes to get the horses out in a trailer while Rip cuts the fences in an effort to give their cattle a fighting chance.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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It’s also borne of relentless aggression on the forecheck, which can lead to a fair amount of odd-man rushes toward Andersen’s net.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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“Bowls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowls. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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