Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chow (down)
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Set it, forget it, and dig in come suppertime.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026 -
The researchers say that’s an important direction for future work and have made their code freely available so other scientists can dig in as well.—
Simon Makin,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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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
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The holiday marks the end of the pre-Lenten season and is a time for feasting before fasting begins.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
17 Feb. 2026
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And of course, people feast with a spread of symbolic dishes — one of the most iconic is a steamed whole fish, which represents abundance.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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Like rival PepsiCo, Coke has seen demand for its drinks fall as budget-conscious shoppers try to save more on their grocery bills and dine out less frequently.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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In the years since, food and labor expenses have risen, and consumer behavior has shifted, as fewer people are choosing to dine out.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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This year, holiday gatherings were scrapped, the single father’s Christmas budget was slashed in half, and his credit cards were glutted from months of futile efforts to keep up with the rising cost of living.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
31 Dec. 2025
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The International Energy Agency and other industry experts forecast a supply glut next year, which has been a drag on prices.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Chow (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chow%20%28down%29. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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