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
Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Offering different street food options, such as skewers and noodle bowls, one of the signature items is the barbecue pork Khmer sandwich.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
For breakfast, Mockingbird Cafe offers traditional Southern favorites like biscuits and gravy and hash brown bowls to kick-start your day.
—Karon Warren, AJC.com, 30 Apr. 2026
There are whole rotisserie chickens, four different pastas, bone broth, pizza, and all the salads, bowls, and rolls flooding social media feeds.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Mosquitoes can also breed indoors under the right circumstances — in vases, indoor plants, pet bowls, drains, toilets, unfiltered aquariums and dirty dishes.
—Ryan Brennan
april 30, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Keep an eye on vases, indoor plants, pet bowls, drains and even dirty dishes.
—Ryan Brennan
april 30, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere, in-room dining is served 24 hours a day, and The Pool House menu fills in any gaps with poke bowls, club sandwiches, and post-late-night-friendly bites like the breakfast burrito.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Some açaí bowls include nuts and seeds as toppings, but these small amounts are often not enough to significantly increase the total protein content.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 29 Apr. 2026
Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
The bright pop of red against the green leaves and beige background makes the plates and bowls the focal point of the table, so use a neutral tablecloth to offset the vivid colors.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Don’t leave pet food and water bowls out overnight or unattended.
—Hali Smith
april 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
Divide among 4 bowls and garnish with the toppings of your choice.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Offering different street food options, such as skewers and noodle bowls, one of the signature items is the barbecue pork Khmer sandwich.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
For breakfast, Mockingbird Cafe offers traditional Southern favorites like biscuits and gravy and hash brown bowls to kick-start your day.
—Karon Warren, AJC.com, 30 Apr. 2026
There are whole rotisserie chickens, four different pastas, bone broth, pizza, and all the salads, bowls, and rolls flooding social media feeds.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Mosquitoes can also breed indoors under the right circumstances — in vases, indoor plants, pet bowls, drains, toilets, unfiltered aquariums and dirty dishes.
—Ryan Brennan
april 30, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Keep an eye on vases, indoor plants, pet bowls, drains and even dirty dishes.
—Ryan Brennan
april 30, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere, in-room dining is served 24 hours a day, and The Pool House menu fills in any gaps with poke bowls, club sandwiches, and post-late-night-friendly bites like the breakfast burrito.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Some açaí bowls include nuts and seeds as toppings, but these small amounts are often not enough to significantly increase the total protein content.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
Clean your pet's food bowls regularly.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
The bright pop of red against the green leaves and beige background makes the plates and bowls the focal point of the table, so use a neutral tablecloth to offset the vivid colors.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Don’t leave pet food and water bowls out overnight or unattended.
—Hali Smith
april 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bowls
Noun
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Scenes of Japanese soccer fans sweeping stadiums and picking up trash after a match first drew public attention in France in 1998 — Japan’s first appearance in the World Cup.—
Stephen Wade,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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This year’s tournament will have 48 teams play 104 matches at 16 stadiums across Canada, Mexico and the United States, including eight games at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, temporarily renamed Los Angeles Stadium.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Newcastle is part of Tyneside, an area around the banks of the River Tyne that has been shaped by industry, a context that flows through A Great Day in Newcastle.—
Archie Forde,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
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Observing tips The lunar disk is entirely bereft of shadows during the full moon phase, making this the perfect time to trace the outline of lunar maria — where lava flows filled colossal impact basins billions of years ago before hardening to form sweeping basaltic plains.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Its untapped reserves are being wasted as the world races toward an era of abundant renewable energy.—
Judah Taub,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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The film unfolds in Kathmandu, where a mother races to shield her nine-year-old daughter from a sudden and troubling change – a journey that forces both characters to reckon with trauma and with a legal system ill-equipped to deliver justice.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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On the road, ordinary gyms suddenly felt like coliseums.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In his highlight video, the inventor ultimately cruises at a top speed of nearly 30 miles per hour.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
29 Apr. 2026
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Aledo cruises through district Aledo has faced more adversity than usual on a tough non-district slate.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The law speeds a notoriously slow process and allows state parks officials to more easily buy lands for less than $1 million or take free donations from environmental groups if the properties abut existing state parks and won’t require hiring new rangers or other staff.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
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This approach not only speeds up decision-making but also improves hiring quality by making comparisons between candidates more objective and data-driven.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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The fate of a key government surveillance tool is expected to be decided next week, as House GOP leadership rushes to reauthorize the program before an April 30 deadline.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Apr. 2026
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On a second-period power play, the Penguins allowed three odd-man rushes against.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Bowls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowls. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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