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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
Vic’s decision to murder his girlfriend for dog chow instead of stopping by a dystopian Petsmart is inarguably inhuman.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 July 2025
Yes,commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marking the colonies’ official declaration of separation from Great Britain, is at the heart of the celebration, butit’s also the chow that brings us together.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 16 June 2025
Though some say a daily chow like this may simplify meal planning and provide solid nutrition, others note its drawbacks.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 7 May 2025
The first round of the experiment, researchers offered mice more chow for dessert, and the mice ate just a little bit more.
—Andrea Muraskin, NPR, 15 Mar. 2025
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 July 2025
Yes,commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marking the colonies’ official declaration of separation from Great Britain, is at the heart of the celebration, butit’s also the chow that brings us together.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 16 June 2025
Though some say a daily chow like this may simplify meal planning and provide solid nutrition, others note its drawbacks.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 7 May 2025
The first round of the experiment, researchers offered mice more chow for dessert, and the mice ate just a little bit more.
—Andrea Muraskin, NPR, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chow
Noun
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This creamy take on chicken noodle soup will be your family's new favorite comfort meal.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Thought to be named after Japan’s Mount Fuji by genre pioneer Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Barrister in the 1960s, fújì took cues from the wéré music played during Ramadan to wake and entertain Muslims for the Sahur meal before dawn.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Each person can take four bags of food.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
4 Nov. 2025
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Advocates and beneficiaries say halting the food aid would force people to choose between buying groceries and paying other bills.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Lakou has a rotating group of Haitian chefs to keep the menu fresh, such as Chefs David Destinoble and Nadege Fleurimond.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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The space is buzzy and laid-back, with a beverage menu spotlighting craft brews, creative cocktails, and a solid selection of whiskeys.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Those provisions are unconstitutional because of a conflict with the state constitution, Womack said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Oct. 2025
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In addition to holding provisions for campers' convenience, the aluminum shelving inside serves as reinforcement for the camper structure, not so different from larger campers in which interior furnishings and joinery are part of the structural bones.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Use chia flour and seeds when making baked goods, such as muffins or bread.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
27 Oct. 2025
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While the bread toasts, cook the bacon until crisp.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Though the disease is not known to spread to people, the CDC recommends against consuming meat from infected deer, and Kentucky Fish and Wildlife officials said people should not eat meat from animals that look sick or in poor condition.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 Oct. 2025
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With fantastic views of the Bay of Lagos and a luxurious architectural setting, Al Sud serves a locavore tasting menu that’s delicate but not fussy, with fish and seafood from Sagres plus meat and produce from nearby farms.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Chow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chow. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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