Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chow (down)
Verb
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Rather than dig in, the sport is being proactive about fixing the problem.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026 -
Give yourself plenty of time because Mom won't wait to dig in.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
Verb
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An impressive reception room and a banqueting hall add to its splendor.—
Fanny Guénon des Mesnards,
Architectural Digest,
18 Jan. 2025
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The exhibition showcases gold, silver, and bronze artifacts that reflect the Thracians’ aristocratic pursuits, including warfare, horsemanship, and banqueting.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Families with mothers in hijabs and giggling children sit alongside the neighborhood’s old guard and young transplants priced out of Brooklyn’s north, all feasting on great wheels of rashoosh (flatbread) and dishevelments of lamb.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Songbirds feast on the tiny seeds when ripe, but other wildlife leave this plant alone.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Here’s a guy who used to dine out seven nights a week.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
22 Apr. 2026
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But the San Diego native, and his wife, Mia Swikard, are just as deeply committed to feeding San Diegans who can’t afford to dine out.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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It’s glutted with supporting characters, and the plot still eddies through a series of clearly episodic incidents.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
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The waterway, a critical shipping route, has essentially been closed for the duration of the conflict, causing a supply glut in the oil market that has sent prices skyrocketing.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Chow (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chow%20%28down%29. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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