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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
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.
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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
The photos show the playful golden with large black and pink patches across his tongue, a look more commonly associated with breeds such as chows or Shar-Peis.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
In total, 20 brown bear competitors from Brooks River in Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska spent all summer chomping down on salmon to compete in this year's chow off.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 1 Oct. 2025
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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
The photos show the playful golden with large black and pink patches across his tongue, a look more commonly associated with breeds such as chows or Shar-Peis.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
In total, 20 brown bear competitors from Brooks River in Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska spent all summer chomping down on salmon to compete in this year's chow off.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chow
Noun
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That’s one reason many people feel lighter when eating yogurt mid-morning, at lunch, or as part of a daytime meal, rather than late at night.—
Jahnavi Rapaka,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2026
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The treatment was effective in different diabetes models, significantly reducing blood sugar spikes after meals with just one dose per day.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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The study and device are likely to help researchers understand biological systems, such as circadian rhythms, and nonreciprocal processes, such as how the body breaks down food.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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Local 142's donation drive in Honolulu, which accepts blankets, non-perishable food, personal hygiene products, and waterproof clothing.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Its owners, Eric Finkelstein and Matt Ross, are sandwich freaks in the best possible way; on the shop’s vast menu, not a single sandwich is a dud.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Tap the three-dot menu in the upper right corner, then tap Block and report spam, then confirm by tapping Yes.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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Due to these restrictions, House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil (R-WI) outlined some provisions to skirt the Senate parliamentarian’s wrath.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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The legislation allows companies to participate directly in exploration, production and commercialization, while introducing more flexible tax and royalty structures and allowing for international arbitration — provisions designed to ease long-standing concerns over legal uncertainty.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Melanie Benesh from the Environmental Working Group, which has worked closely with Gabriel throughout the years on his legislation, said if the bill were to be passed, shoppers could see the seals on breads, yogurts, snacks and cereals.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Toast 2–4 slices bread of choice (such as country-style sourdough or multigrain).—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Broth is typically made from meat, aromatics like vegetables, herbs, and seasoning.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Before starting her shift at Indianapolis International Airport on Monday, Taylor Desert stopped at a food bank for meat, eggs, vegetables and dairy products.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Chow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chow. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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