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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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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
The other group ate regular mouse chow (RC), which is low-fat and has a wide range of plant fiber, much like the Mediterranean diet.
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Michael Franco
may 11, New Atlas, 11 May 2025
The biggest change is that the prickly, talky humor and depth have been sanded down into mild, featherweight Netflix chow.
—Margaret Lyons, New York Times, 1 May 2025
The wolves are fed a diet of beef, horse, and deer meat as well as liver and other offal, along with puppy chow to provide vital nutrients.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
Last month, Northwest Naturals recalled a line of its raw and frozen chow after health authorities linked the death of a cat to a batch of feed contaminated with bird flu.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 22 Jan. 2025
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Michael Franco
may 11, New Atlas, 11 May 2025
The biggest change is that the prickly, talky humor and depth have been sanded down into mild, featherweight Netflix chow.
—Margaret Lyons, New York Times, 1 May 2025
The wolves are fed a diet of beef, horse, and deer meat as well as liver and other offal, along with puppy chow to provide vital nutrients.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
Last month, Northwest Naturals recalled a line of its raw and frozen chow after health authorities linked the death of a cat to a batch of feed contaminated with bird flu.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chow
Noun
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Its proposals to support grocery stores in stocking more produce, introduce markets to food deserts, serve healthy meals to students and veterans, and limit junk-food ads targeted at children all sound promising, but the report offers few specifics on implementation.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
14 Sep. 2025
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The vibe is energetic without being overwhelming—a place where groups gather, conversations fill the air, and the meal becomes the centerpiece of the evening.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The event offers foods from a live-fire Tuscan grill and wood-fired pizza ovens.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Other food restrictions to consider Alcohol over 140 proof (70 percent) is not allowed through airport security in any quantity.—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Salads, ice creams and morning wellness tonics are the basis of the daytime menu at The Swim Club.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser sounds like the menu at a fancy juice bar.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The base average monthly premium for the outpatient drug benefit called Part D is projected to increase by 6% in 2026 to about $39, which is the maximum allowable increase under one the Inflation Reduction Act’s provisions.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Around half of homeless people work, according to a 2021 study, and could be swept up in the order’s provisions.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Sep. 2025
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Before you toast bread slices, bagels, toaster pastries, or frozen waffles in your toaster, use your fingers to gently brush any loose crumbs from the surface.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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This year, Sierra Nevada has joined forces with Störtebeker to create a festbier designed to provide smooth malt and sweet baked bread notes.—
Erik Ofgang,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Fish that will be made into a filet are split, with the meat heading in one direction, and the guts and roe down another conveyer belt.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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With four meats to choose from, each 6-inch sub has fewer than 500 calories, at least 20 grams of protein and a full-serving size of vegetables, according to the sandwich chain.—
Helena Wegner,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Chow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chow. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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