as in stadiums
a large usually roofless building for sporting events with tiers of seats for spectators
a new bowl for the football team
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as in flows
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
bowling along in my spiffy new car
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as in races
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 bowls
Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
The bowls are made of durable stainless steel and feature extra-wide rims for easy pouring.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Plus, get savings on automatic bird feeders, smart litter boxes for cats and automatic water bowls for dogs.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
The Original Chop Shop sells all-day breakfast, smoothie bowls, yogurt parfaits, protein shakes, salad, sandwiches and bowls.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
Teriyaki Madness extra points From March 23 to March 29, Teriyaki Madness Mad Rewards members can earn 2X points on Double Protein bowls.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 19 Mar. 2026
The governing body does not control the postseason in top-tier college football—that’s a mix of independent bowls and a playoff organized by the major conferences—which further emphasizes how important March Madness is to its business.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2026
An à la carte menu offered the likes of avocado toast, pancakes and made-to-order omelettes as well as more local dishes (think artisanal cheeses, tapioca wraps and acai bowls).
—Laura French, TheWeek, 16 Mar. 2026
For a buzzier vibe, head to Salted Melon for any assortment of bowls, salads and wraps, popular among more health-conscious crowds and university students.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Corral your sprawling assortment of salt dishes, small tools, and mise en place bowls with a stoveside tray.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Feb. 2026
And avoid leaving pet food bowls out overnight, as this gives mice an easy meal when the house is quiet.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
In 2025, there was a fan uproar when Disneyland temporarily stopped selling clam chowder bread bowls at the Royal Street Veranda.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Wander past historic naval ships moored at Hyde Street Pier, watch playful sea lions lounge at Pier 39, or sip steaming clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls from Boudin Bakery & Café.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Christmas dinner may conjure visions of a table with a turkey platter, bowls brimming with sides like mashed potatoes, and a coconut cake on a pedestal.
—Yolande Clark-Jackson, Parents, 23 Dec. 2025
If the remaining seven are slotted appropriately based on overall record, WSU probably will land in the ESPN bowl pool, a collection of games operated by the network that includes the Gasparilla, Armed Forces and First Responders bowls.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2025
While its burritos and bowls average about $10, consumers often assume its average prices are closer to the $15 entrees of its fast-casual peers, executives said on the conference call.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
Divide salad among shallow bowls, reserving any dressing and juices that pool at the bottom of bowl.
—Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
The bowls are made of durable stainless steel and feature extra-wide rims for easy pouring.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Plus, get savings on automatic bird feeders, smart litter boxes for cats and automatic water bowls for dogs.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
The Original Chop Shop sells all-day breakfast, smoothie bowls, yogurt parfaits, protein shakes, salad, sandwiches and bowls.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
Teriyaki Madness extra points From March 23 to March 29, Teriyaki Madness Mad Rewards members can earn 2X points on Double Protein bowls.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 19 Mar. 2026
The governing body does not control the postseason in top-tier college football—that’s a mix of independent bowls and a playoff organized by the major conferences—which further emphasizes how important March Madness is to its business.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2026
An à la carte menu offered the likes of avocado toast, pancakes and made-to-order omelettes as well as more local dishes (think artisanal cheeses, tapioca wraps and acai bowls).
—Laura French, TheWeek, 16 Mar. 2026
For a buzzier vibe, head to Salted Melon for any assortment of bowls, salads and wraps, popular among more health-conscious crowds and university students.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
Revelstoke Mountain Resort boasts the most vertical in North America (5,620 feet) and has a rugged feel with chutes and bowls up top and beginner-friendly terrain near the base.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Corral your sprawling assortment of salt dishes, small tools, and mise en place bowls with a stoveside tray.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Feb. 2026
And avoid leaving pet food bowls out overnight, as this gives mice an easy meal when the house is quiet.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
In 2025, there was a fan uproar when Disneyland temporarily stopped selling clam chowder bread bowls at the Royal Street Veranda.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Wander past historic naval ships moored at Hyde Street Pier, watch playful sea lions lounge at Pier 39, or sip steaming clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls from Boudin Bakery & Café.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Christmas dinner may conjure visions of a table with a turkey platter, bowls brimming with sides like mashed potatoes, and a coconut cake on a pedestal.
—Yolande Clark-Jackson, Parents, 23 Dec. 2025
If the remaining seven are slotted appropriately based on overall record, WSU probably will land in the ESPN bowl pool, a collection of games operated by the network that includes the Gasparilla, Armed Forces and First Responders bowls.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2025
While its burritos and bowls average about $10, consumers often assume its average prices are closer to the $15 entrees of its fast-casual peers, executives said on the conference call.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bowls
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But there’s a difference between accepting the legality of gambling and actively promoting it, whether that’s through opening sportsbooks at stadiums like Wrigley Field or saturating game broadcasts with gambling advertisements.—
Michael Delayo,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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And clearly, there are still stadiums in this country that will book him, as well as fans to fill their seats.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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Roughly 20% of crude and natural gas normally flows through the Strait of Hormuz, which remains all but closed to oil tankers and other shipping traffic because of the war.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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An estimated 9,000 gallons reached the San Diego River, which flows past Dog Beach.—
Point Loma-Ob Monthly,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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When Robby races into the room, our drunk country clubber is being restrained, and his nose is bleeding.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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Theron races through the forest and rafts through the rapids while Egerton follows her into caves and down the side of a cliff.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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On the road, ordinary gyms suddenly felt like coliseums.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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Connecticut cruises to a 101-29 win over Long Island University in the first round of the East Regional, the best defensive effort in the history of the women’s NCAA tournament.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Harry Styles cruises into the weekend with a new chart crown, as Kiss All The Time.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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However, the strikes usually come when the bait slows down or speeds up momentarily.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2026
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Guests pile into an elevator on Goat Island that speeds down to the base of the falls and deposits them by the Hurricane Deck and adjoining catwalk.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Tokyo Stylez, Cardi’s hairstylist, brushes out a sleek brown hairpiece, and Erika la’ pearl, her makeup artist, dabs at Cardi’s face while the rapper scrolls through her phone, controlling the music.—
Jazmine Hughes,
Allure,
24 Mar. 2026
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When some chime in to say their doctors had been cautiously optimistic about treatments, Sarah brushes that aside.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Another friend rushes to join the hug.—
Mica Rosenberg,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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And out rushes a blazingly cathartic torrent of honesty and horror.—
Sibani Ram,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Bowls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowls. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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