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
Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
Spread the couscous on a serving platter or in a wide shallow serving bowl.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
Tim Ellis, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Being directed to bowl alone with an unfamiliar adult, rather than with her classmates, likely made Annie feel ostracized.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Place all the cut vegetables in a bowl and season with EVO oil, vinegar, water, salt and pepper.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
Spread the couscous on a serving platter or in a wide shallow serving bowl.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
Verb
Bracewell completed a great match by bowling superbly, conceding 28 and trapping Virat Kohli for a single while Ravindra was good value too in returning figures of one for 47.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Being directed to bowl alone with an unfamiliar adult, rather than with her classmates, likely made Annie feel ostracized.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bowl
Noun
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The 11th Hour Alexa Bliss Call Bliss told Nikki and Brie Bella that her return was hanging in the balance, even as fans were filing into the stadium in Indianapolis.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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The fine folks over at NFL Throwback posted a video last week of the craziest stadium moments.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Words of praise flowed over the gathering as she was honored for service and dedication to her congregation and her community.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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The case is likely to join a string of recent rulings from the Supreme Court's conservative majority that have unraveled campaign finance limits as violations of the First Amendment, allowing more money to flow into politics.—
June 30,
CBS News,
30 June 2025
Verb
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His role in Days of Thunder was that of a young driver, Cole Trickle, who was new to racing.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Although Fraser-Pryce is known for contesting the 200-meter dash at her country’s championships, she’s opted not to race in it this year, following her decision not to do so last year as well.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Despite the loss, Friday night was a lot of fun inside the coliseum.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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Designed as a coastal oasis, its coliseum pool features a backdrop of the Pacific Ocean, with scenic views of the luscious Pelican Hill Golf Club.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Fixing leaks, turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth, installing water-efficient appliances and running full loads of laundry all help reduce water use.—
Claire Marks,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Martz brushed off the remark and Bertram took him back to his office.—
Tony Cook,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Verb
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The film is projected to earn $24 million over the weekend and speed past $107 million by Sunday.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
5 July 2025
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Ionic technology, on the other hand, speeds up dry time and cuts frizz (especially helpful in humid weather) but can leave fine hair looking too sleek or limp if overused.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Sci-fi speedboats gliding above the water, backed by a rotating cast of celebrities.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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But Ontario International Airport came in at No. 15, Hollywood Burbank Airport is at 14, John Wayne Airport landed at No. 12, and Long Beach Airport glided in at No. 2.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Gladys told her mother to hurry up and prepare dinner before 6 p.m., when the whole family usually sat down together.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
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If Tehran now hurries to make atomic bombs in secret — and if other countries in the region then build their own nukes for self-protection — the tactical triumph of Midnight Hammer will turn into a strategic disaster.—
Andreas Kluth,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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“Bowl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/bowl. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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