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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
But some human foods may actually used in your pet's favorite chow and treats.
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Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Everything that was served was a far cry from the utilitarian chow served up in the camp mess hall.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Hits here include that chewy-perfect chow fun with the noodles that Lau makes in-house.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2024
In addition, both groups had access to standard lab chow all day long.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2024
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Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Everything that was served was a far cry from the utilitarian chow served up in the camp mess hall.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Hits here include that chewy-perfect chow fun with the noodles that Lau makes in-house.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2024
In addition, both groups had access to standard lab chow all day long.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chow
Noun
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That’s two meals for the price of one, plus the smorgasbord of bottomless soup, salad, and breadsticks.—
Alyssa Davis,
Southern Living,
17 Mar. 2025
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Tea Bar offers lighter bites and salads, with local ingredients that make for a relaxing pre or post-spa meal.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Shortly after the January arrests, the Episcopalian Church in Puerto Rico announced a new program that offers migrants food as well as legal, psychological and spiritual help.—
Dánica Coto,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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Plus, the chain is benefiting from Flower Child, a casual spinoff with about 40 locations that focuses on healthy foods, like sandwiches and salads.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The menu had a range of options: a few different burgers, plus hot dogs, chili cheese dogs, veggie burgers, chicken burgers and a burger salad.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacramento Bee,
16 Mar. 2025
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But of course, the biggest difference between Calaveras and Vetta is the menu.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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It’s been a bread basket, but special minerals, rare metals?—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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Dogs should avoid, among others, garlic bread, raisin bread, banana bread, pumpkin bread and bread dough.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That would make other countries nervous about importing meat.—
Josh Funk,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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Corning originally was named for the corn kernel-size pellets of salt used to preserve meat in times before refrigeration, but the method today is used to permeate food with flavor.—
Christopher Kimball,
The Denver Post,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Chow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chow. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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