chow (down)

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Verb
  • These gingham palazzo pants boast a stretchy, elastic waistband that won’t dig in or cause irritation, and their flowy design offers some ease and relaxation on stressful travel days.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Even without the custom wrapping, just showing up ready to dig in the dirt with her — planting flowers, pulling weeds or repotting something together — turns an ordinary afternoon into quality time.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • An impressive reception room and a banqueting hall add to its splendor.
    Fanny Guénon des Mesnards, Architectural Digest, 18 Jan. 2025
  • The exhibition showcases gold, silver, and bronze artifacts that reflect the Thracians’ aristocratic pursuits, including warfare, horsemanship, and banqueting.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The Knicks’ most clear advantage was going to be inside, with Towns the most likely candidate to feast in several areas.
    James L. Edwards III, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Shadows and strange sounds can set imaginations whirring—from the guttural roar of a hunting lion to the giggling calls of a feasting hyena pack.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Here’s a guy who used to dine out seven nights a week.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 22 Apr. 2026
  • But the San Diego native, and his wife, Mia Swikard, are just as deeply committed to feeding San Diegans who can’t afford to dine out.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • It’s glutted with supporting characters, and the plot still eddies through a series of clearly episodic incidents.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The waterway, a critical shipping route, has essentially been closed for the duration of the conflict, causing a supply glut in the oil market that has sent prices skyrocketing.
    Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Chow (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chow%20%28down%29. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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