1
as in to flow
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
bowling along in my spiffy new car
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2
as in to race
to proceed or move quickly
bowled through the test and was the first one to hand in the booklet
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Recent Examples of bowl
Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2025
Many mixers come with a splash guard that can be placed over the bowl to reduce splattering.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 May 2025
Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Go bowling Bowlero 10 Park Location: 1700 Montford Drive, Charlotte, NC 28209
Queen Park Social
Location: 4125 Yancey Road, Charlotte, NC 28217
Avoid the rain at Bowlero 10 Park or Queen Park Social, which are among the best bowling alleys in the Queen City.
—Katrina Wilson, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2025
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Noun
Toss Bread Cubes Meanwhile, in a medium bowl toss together bread cubes, Ranch Seasoning Mix, and melted butter.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2025
Many mixers come with a splash guard that can be placed over the bowl to reduce splattering.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 May 2025
Verb
However, upon arriving slightly late, Annie was directed to bowl on a separate lane with an adult male stranger instead of with her classmates.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Go bowling Bowlero 10 Park Location: 1700 Montford Drive, Charlotte, NC 28209
Queen Park Social
Location: 4125 Yancey Road, Charlotte, NC 28217
Avoid the rain at Bowlero 10 Park or Queen Park Social, which are among the best bowling alleys in the Queen City.
—Katrina Wilson, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bowl
Noun
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The feeling of everyone supporting the same team in a single stadium is special.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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The General Assembly adjourned its spring session without passing legislation to address the $771 million fiscal shortfall faced by Chicago-area mass transit, and also took no action on proposals to help the Chicago Bears relocate to a new stadium in the northwest suburbs.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
Verb
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The iconic teen drama kept emotions flowing from 1998 to 2003.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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The bigger the bottleneck, the more freely the contents of the bottle flow through it.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Over the past century the price of gold has raced at a 2.2% average annual rate above inflation.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The United Nations human rights lawyer took a pause from racing for three years during her fertility journey, which included miscarriages and multiple rounds of IVF.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Situated directly below the Main Stand, players can hear everything happening above, like gladiators waiting to enter the coliseum.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Newsletter Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news Tales of gladiators going head-to-head with ferocious lions in ancient Rome’s coliseum are legendary.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This often includes disinfecting boots and brushing off any soil or plant material.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2025
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Our lives are assembled from hundreds of small rituals: brushing our teeth, brewing our morning coffee, or arranging our pillows just so before going to be.—
Tom Mylan,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 May 2025
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Even better news is that advancements are achievable: reducing administrative delays speeds up patient care and removes obstacles.—
Yusuf Qasim,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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To speed things along, start sweet potato slips indoors in spring and transplant them into soil amended with compost to give your plants more energy to grow.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2025
Verb
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The lightweight, invisible formula easily glides over the skin, hydrating any skin type.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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The formula glides on sheer and leaves skin looking luminous, not greasy, thanks to its vitamin C and E infusion, which also helps nourish and condition.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
26 May 2025
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Snag a pair before the sale ends on May 26 at 8 a.m. Eastern, and hurry, because popular styles and sizes are sure to fly off the (virtual) shelves.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Aunt Phoebe hurries the girls home — to their residences and to the Red Center — before any cloak-red blood gets spilled.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
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“Bowl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowl. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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