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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
The other group ate regular mouse chow (RC), which is low-fat and has a wide range of plant fiber, much like the Mediterranean diet.
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Michael Franco
may 11, New Atlas, 11 May 2025
The biggest change is that the prickly, talky humor and depth have been sanded down into mild, featherweight Netflix chow.
—Margaret Lyons, New York Times, 1 May 2025
The wolves are fed a diet of beef, horse, and deer meat as well as liver and other offal, along with puppy chow to provide vital nutrients.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
Last month, Northwest Naturals recalled a line of its raw and frozen chow after health authorities linked the death of a cat to a batch of feed contaminated with bird flu.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 22 Jan. 2025
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Michael Franco
may 11, New Atlas, 11 May 2025
The biggest change is that the prickly, talky humor and depth have been sanded down into mild, featherweight Netflix chow.
—Margaret Lyons, New York Times, 1 May 2025
The wolves are fed a diet of beef, horse, and deer meat as well as liver and other offal, along with puppy chow to provide vital nutrients.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
Last month, Northwest Naturals recalled a line of its raw and frozen chow after health authorities linked the death of a cat to a batch of feed contaminated with bird flu.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chow
Noun
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Here, Southern tradition collides with global polish, turning the midmorning meal into something far more dynamic than basic bacon and eggs.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Either way, the butter dish adds a sense of thoughtfulness and tradition to everyday meals.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Take four categories — food at home, housing, utilities and healthcare.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, concern is growing about how certain food additives and preservatives may disrupt the gut’s delicate balance.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At American Revelry, a Burleson restaurant with a varied menu, flatiron steak platters are about $25-$55.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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Their five-course tasting menu changes daily, but their creativity and warmth are always consistent.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The draft form doesn’t apply for 2025, although the provisions on tips and overtime pay apply.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Special provisions are available for individuals who become ill or disabled after filing an initial claim.—
Jordan Green,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For a technology-intensive financial services company like JPMorganChase, $1 million is a crumb in a bread factory.—
Emily Acton,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Housemade breads are across the menu at Chenin.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Fish that will be made into a filet are split, with the meat heading in one direction, and the guts and roe down another conveyer belt.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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With four meats to choose from, each 6-inch sub has fewer than 500 calories, at least 20 grams of protein and a full-serving size of vegetables, according to the sandwich chain.—
Helena Wegner,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Chow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chow. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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