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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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Federal subsidies for meals have become a flashpoint in the fight between Democrats and Republicans who have been unable to agree on a new bill to fund the government, leading to a federal government shutdown now in its 40th day.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Want a meal that tastes like a million bucks?—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Here’s a look all the new food and drink spots that are opening in 2026 or have announced plans to do so.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Right now, save up to 75 percent to spend less time on the prep and more time focusing on the food.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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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
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But the measure stalled in the Senate, where Democrats have demanded provisions extending Affordable Care Act insurance plan subsidies that will expire at the end of the year, causing premiums in ACA plans to soar.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The court overturned a previous ruling that had voided military trials of civilians and restored contentious provisions of the Pakistan Army Act that permitted such trials.—
Rafia Zakaria,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Manolo’s Bakery in the community Known for its artisan breads, cakes and Latin American pastries, Betancur’s bakery has become an important cultural landmark in Charlotte during its 28 years in operation.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Stokes, who seldom completes a five-Test series these days, had dragged his creaking, aching body through almost five full matches of hard, hot, energy-sapping cricket, like scraping butter over too much bread, but somehow soldiering on.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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According to a report by CBS News, the lions eat about an equivalent of three cows’ worth of meat each week, and the facility is running low on supply.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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To keep coyotes out of yards, the human society advises people to secure garbage cans, and dispose of food waste that might be attractive to wild animals, like meat and cheese, with a small amount of ammonia in the garbage bag.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Chow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chow. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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