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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
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.
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Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 1 Oct. 2025
Vic’s decision to murder his girlfriend for dog chow instead of stopping by a dystopian Petsmart is inarguably inhuman.
—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
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Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 1 Oct. 2025
Vic’s decision to murder his girlfriend for dog chow instead of stopping by a dystopian Petsmart is inarguably inhuman.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chow
Noun
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Share meals, music, work, and reflection.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Live through every moment, each meal and bodily function.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Washington Post food critic Elazar Sontag entertains your restaurant questions, rants and raves.—
Elazar Sontag,
Washington Post,
14 Jan. 2026
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And as luxury brands seek relevance beyond product in an era of tighter spending and audience fatigue, food offers a medium that feels more accessible and emotionally resonant to a broader consumer.—
Amy Francombe,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Keeping popular brews — such as Neon Kittens, a citrus IPA, or its Haus Bier German pilsner — on tap is important, along with revising the draft menu with the seasons.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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The small Santa Clara diner offers a straightforward menu of burgers and burritos, paired with an abundance of patriotic decorations and walls covered in photographs of smiling customers.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There are many other provisions in the new law that affect everything from interest on new car purchases to new tax breaks for seniors and parents.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Going into effect on October 10, 1967, the treaty was a legal framework for space law that banned the deployment of nuclear weapons in space, limited military activities on celestial bodies and provided provisions that exploration of space should benefit mankind.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Guests are invited to become part of the journey — kneading bread, baking cookies, gathering fresh eggs, or plucking herbs for cocktails — while learning how regenerative farming nurtures both flavor and sustainability.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Roundhouse Brewpub The Cristo Twisto is a Monte Cristo with a twist, with raspberry fritter bread, fontina cheese, turkey breast, prosciutto, arugula, raspberry sauce dusted with powdered sugar.—
Angela George,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Transfer to another plate; repeat process with remaining meat, adding more oil to pan if dry.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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The church was filled with pallets of frozen meat and vegetables, diapers, fruit, and toilet paper.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Chow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chow. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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