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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
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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Now Los Angeles Times editor Daniel Hernandez, too, has reported on his meal at Noma LA, even as the paper’s critics declined to dine there.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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There is also more competition than ever in the restaurant space for health-conscious diners and protein-rich snacks and meals.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
Noun
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More than a hundred thousand died of disease and starvation, as their waterways and other food sources were overtaken by miners.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Half a billion people rely on these reefs for food, income, and coastal protection.—
Natalie Sum Yue Chung,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Swim Club–which operates in an outdoor seating area and by the pool–offers a straightforward yet tasty menu with an emphasis on snacks, salads and sandwiches, and kid-friendly options like quesadillas and chicken tenders.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 May 2026
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This award-winning spot offers a delicious farm-to-table menu and sweeping views.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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Terms of the deals were not disclosed, but principals described them as versions of a classic revenue-sharing arrangement, with additional provisions for promotion.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Housing advocates and lawmakers were concerned about provisions that would have required wider access roads for fire trucks, allowed local fire officials to decide which side of the building should be adjacent to an access road and limited developments to sites located closer to access roads.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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Occasionally, bottles of water and loaves of bread are distributed, and Lydia congratulates herself for having the discipline to make her slice last.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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Choices from its prix fixe menu include savory olive bread pudding with mushrooms and leeks, Maryland soft-shell crabs wrapped in phyllo dough and bourbon-cacao cake.—
Jane Godiner,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Beyond sandwiches, other offerings include tiramisu, meat and cheese boards, and drinks like aperol spritz.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Scientists are conducting studies to learn more about the potential risk to people who hunt or eat deer or elk meat, for example, by determining if they are diagnosed with prion diseases more often than people who do not.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Chow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chow. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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