Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chow (down)
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Senate Republicans have failed to pass a clean short-term measure as Democrats dig in on health care priorities, specifically extending subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
27 Oct. 2025 -
Philippa Langley insisted on the dig in the Northern area of the social services carpark where the remains were found.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
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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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Toronto taxed Snell, the two-time Cy Young award winner, and expelled him from the game in the sixth, feasting on his underwhelming replacements.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Melissa is expected to feast on that deep reservoir of heat, raising the ceiling on its potential intensity.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Others have announced hours and menus for folks looking to dine out on the holiday.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
24 Oct. 2025
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This uncomfortable truth sharpened recently when a friend shared her pet peeve about cell phones on the table when dining out with companions.—
Maggie Hennessy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Oct. 2025
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Yet the train of military vehicles that appeared was remarkably tame, a cavalcade of superannuated weapons platforms serving as a reminder of the degree to which the military-industrial complex, glutted with money and pampered by Congress, has run out of new ideas.—
Seth Harp,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to builder strategies, shifting home designs and a new construction glut the trend has flipped.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Chow (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chow%20%28down%29. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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