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
Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Even at 7 quarts, both pieces fit inside my small dishwasher with enough room to fit around plates and bowls.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Add a touch of whimsy to your Thanksgiving table with plaid pumpkin soup bowls at each setting.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
Threshold 4-Piece Porcelain Plaid Bowls Give your dinnerware a boost of charm with these Threshold bowls.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
The cat was, according to several reports, still alive in 2025 and eating meals out of the porcelain bowls that Lagerfeld bought for her.
—Allison Anna Tait, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
Johnson later returned to the UK and based himself in Wallasey, working for Liverpool’s United Alkali Company and acting as secretary for his local bowls club.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 3 Nov. 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
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
During this uncertain time, these area restaurants are offering food, from bowls of soup to loaves of bread, to those affected by the SNAP benefits situation.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Even at 7 quarts, both pieces fit inside my small dishwasher with enough room to fit around plates and bowls.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Add a touch of whimsy to your Thanksgiving table with plaid pumpkin soup bowls at each setting.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
Threshold 4-Piece Porcelain Plaid Bowls Give your dinnerware a boost of charm with these Threshold bowls.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
The cat was, according to several reports, still alive in 2025 and eating meals out of the porcelain bowls that Lagerfeld bought for her.
—Allison Anna Tait, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
Johnson later returned to the UK and based himself in Wallasey, working for Liverpool’s United Alkali Company and acting as secretary for his local bowls club.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 3 Nov. 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
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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By visiting a president who has used his power to harm the most vulnerable, the team would be turning its back on the very people who fill the stadiums, wear the jerseys, and give this team its heart.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The company, which now has its products in football stadiums (including for William's favorite's Aston Villa) and at Coldplay gigs last summer, has replaced 30 million single-use plastics to date.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Walk through the front door and the layout flows uninterrupted into multiple living areas highlighted by warm cherry wood accents, fine architectural details and an abundance of natural light.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Each actress nails the comedic timing – and the accented English that flows with the cadence of their mother tongues.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Youngkin’s comments come after Democrats swept last night’s statewide and House of Delegates races in Virginia.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
5 Nov. 2025
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Detroit City Council races Along with a heated mayor's race, there are two open districts seats and two at-large seats up for grabs on the Detroit City Council.—
Detroit Free Press,
Freep.com,
3 Nov. 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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Its greatest — and most realistic — role is as a legal safety net for when the world inevitably speeds past that limit.—
Sophie Yeo,
The Dial,
4 Nov. 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
Verb
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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
Verb
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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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Grant soon moved on, partnering with Gaia, a media company that streams content about alternative medicine and spirituality, to offer another version of his AI model.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
11 Nov. 2025
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The reemergence of trade protectionism is also choking the revenue streams poorer nations rely on to fund food and other essential imports.—
ARIF HUSAIN,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Bowls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowls. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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