1
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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2
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
Chow Public Market & Eatery already faces a conspicuous lack of chow.
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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
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
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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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chow
Noun
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Tommy seems receptive, too, with each invitation to participate in his abductors’ togetherness (meals, movie nights, a picnic).—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Without mayonnaise, the bright colors can really shine at a springtime meal.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Eco effort Few & Far Luvhondo operates on solar power and is 100% zero waste, in part thanks to an army of black soldier flies that turn food scraps into fertilizer.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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Marzan was assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command in Des Moines — a unit tasked with supplying troops with food, fuel, ammunition and equipment — and deployed to Kuwait to support the war effort.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Route 66’s oldest continuously operating café first opened its doors back in 1924, and very little about the décor or menu has changed since its midcentury heyday.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Although the steak, carnitas, and sofritas get a lot of love, one of Chipotle’s most iconic menu items is its chicken.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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Software and tax forms must be updated to account for new provisions like the extra senior deduction, no tax on tips and overtime, and new auto loan interest deduction that the state has decided to follow.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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The annual bipartisan defense bill continues to add climate resilience provisions for the military, and clean energy and climate resilience policies continue to enjoy support from significant majorities of Americans.—
Michael Chertoff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
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His positions are left, but his speeches are like butter melting on warm bread.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Popular choices include simple carbohydrates like cereal, granola, white bread, or pastries.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Sheep are overwhelmingly bred and slaughtered for meat, either lamb or mutton.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Critics were given only two of the nine episodes from the first season for review, and these introductory episodes include everything from venus fly-traps and a human meat grinder to a serial killer with botched calf implants.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Chow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chow. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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