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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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2
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
Serve with cornbread and chow-chow for the full experience.
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Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
To the dedicated chow chaser, the only thing better than a great restaurant is a great restaurant nobody else knows about.
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Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
9 Jan. 2026
But the mainstay also offers a robust menu of Chinese eats including dim sum, congee, rice rolls, chow fun, and more—with most entrées under $10.
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Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Dec. 2025
Chow Public Market & Eatery already faces a conspicuous lack of chow.
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Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for chow
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
To the dedicated chow chaser, the only thing better than a great restaurant is a great restaurant nobody else knows about.
—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
9 Jan. 2026
But the mainstay also offers a robust menu of Chinese eats including dim sum, congee, rice rolls, chow fun, and more—with most entrées under $10.
—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Dec. 2025
Chow Public Market & Eatery already faces a conspicuous lack of chow.
—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chow
Noun
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After that unfortunate meal, however, the group basically gets along for the rest of the day trip.
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Two wineries, one village meal and one archaeological stop in a day is enough.
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The organization warned that as search-and-rescue teams begin to scale back operations, humanitarian needs—particularly food, medical care and protection services—could intensify rather than diminish.
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Intestinal infections, which caused severe diarrhea and dehydration, were common in 1776 because of poor sanitation and contaminated food and water, especially in military camps, per NIH and NLM.
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Owners Monica Quinto and Anyelo Farfán channel their Mexico City upbringing into the menu with massive tacos, chicharrón de queso, and family salsa recipes.
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McDonald's went all out with another fan-favorite item this summer, as its Fried Apple Pie returned to the menu for the first time in 34 years.
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Legislative expert and law professor Chris Micheli said lawmakers frequently include controversial provisions in bills during the early stages of the legislative process.
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The bill includes nearly 50 provisions, including the prohibition on investor purchase of single-family homes, which is intended to help increase the housing supply for individual buyers.
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Whether spread on warm pancakes, melted onto corn on the cob, baked into our favorite cakes, cookies and pies or enjoyed atop fresh bread, both have earned a permanent place in many kitchens.
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Bob Blumenfield would like to see Angelenos’ old banana peels and moldy bread stay local.
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Mojo is built on a combination of garlic and citrus, creating a bright, punchy sauce and marinade that infuses and flavors grilled meats, seafood and vegetables.
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For meat eaters, chicken or turkey sausages are also great lean protein options.
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“Chow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chow. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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