1
as in meal
food eaten or prepared for eating at one time
that evening's chow was pretty basic because we were in a hurry
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2
as in food
substances intended to be eaten
there's always at least some chow in the house
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Recent Examples of chow
Serve with cornbread and chow-chow for the full experience.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
To the dedicated chow chaser, the only thing better than a great restaurant is a great restaurant nobody else knows about.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 9 Jan. 2026
But the mainstay also offers a robust menu of Chinese eats including dim sum, congee, rice rolls, chow fun, and more—with most entrées under $10.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025
Chow Public Market & Eatery already faces a conspicuous lack of chow.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2025
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
To the dedicated chow chaser, the only thing better than a great restaurant is a great restaurant nobody else knows about.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 9 Jan. 2026
But the mainstay also offers a robust menu of Chinese eats including dim sum, congee, rice rolls, chow fun, and more—with most entrées under $10.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025
Chow Public Market & Eatery already faces a conspicuous lack of chow.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chow
Noun
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Why Lemon Is Perfect for Spring With their vibrant yellow color and bright, acidic taste, lemons are a refreshing way to transition your cooking from savory winter dishes to lighter spring meals.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2026
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Keep your busy life organized with Cozyla, a smart touchscreen hub designed for the whole family to bring together schedules, routines, chores and meal plans into one easy-to-use display.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Two years ago, Charles Gabriel, of the Harlem soul-food franchise Charles Pan-Fried Chicken, collaborated with Daniel Boulud.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The content gaining traction — tea rituals, slow routines, dense and futuristic cities, food culture that feels abundant and communal — maps precisely onto what young people say is missing from their own lives.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Located on the plaza, visitors will have plenty of food options thanks to this cafes large menu.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2026
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From summertime cookouts to iconic meat 'n' three menus, banana pudding has been a long-standing classic Southern dessert.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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The legislation also included provisions to tighten regulations on vaping, particularly among youth, amid rising concerns about e-cigarette use.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2026
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The seafarer who spoke to ABC News described a grim scene currently of ships drifting with little direction, and listening on the ship-to-ship communication systems called the VHF line -- accounts of crews growing desperate for basic provisions, and some begging to go home.—
Desiree Adib,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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From the pasta to the ice cream and bread, everything served at the restaurant is made in-house, from scratch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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Peafowl also enjoy eating bread, bird seeds and pet food.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Nearly all the meat is raised by the restaurant's owner Kristin Canty, and a good amount of the produce is grown by her farm, as well.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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Beyond seeking to reduce emissions, the push is part of efforts to court younger consumers who, Simmons noted, were put off by the environmental impact of eating meat as well as concerns surrounding animal welfare.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Chow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chow. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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