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
David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Gather your favorite garnishes (olives, cocktail onions, coffee, or twists) in mini bowls so guests can customize their evening drinks.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2024
Tim Ellis, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Go bowling at Glenfair Lanes for up to 77% off
Glenfair Lanes in Glendale is offering a discount on two hours of bowling and shoe rental for groups of two, four or six.
—Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez, The Arizona Republic, 25 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Nebraska's last bowl win was a 37-29 victory over UCLA in the 2015 Foster Farms Bowl.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Gather your favorite garnishes (olives, cocktail onions, coffee, or twists) in mini bowls so guests can customize their evening drinks.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2024
Verb
All of this after India were bowled out in under two sessions on the first day.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Go bowling at Glenfair Lanes for up to 77% off
Glenfair Lanes in Glendale is offering a discount on two hours of bowling and shoe rental for groups of two, four or six.
—Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez, The Arizona Republic, 25 Nov. 2024
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Hyundai ultimately opened its plant in Savannah, less than four hours south by car and near a critical shipping port, but has recruited from Georgia Tech since before Cabrera joined and spent $55 million in 2023 (to be paid over 20 years) for naming rights to the university’s football stadium.Emma Whitford, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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There are no federal dollars related to the transfer of RFK and in fact, the legislation does not require or link at all to a stadium.Melissa Goldin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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With slow pumping, water and smaller particles flowed out of the filter.Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 31 Dec. 2024
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With the moon in Capricorn in your third house, consider spending the night with close friends or a significant other — thought-provoking conversations will be flowing.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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As of early December, that hasn’t happened since the start of the 2023-24 season (though the three primetime NASCAR Xfinity races the network broadcast this fall came in just under 1 million).Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
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Then the stoplights went out, and people just raced through intersections, paying no mind to the young women with armfuls of snacks.José María León Cabrera, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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Luzon wore a look evocative of the gladiator armor worn in coliseums of Ancient Rome.Julia Teti, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024
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The second stop is Expo Park/USC, that leaves you even closer to the coliseum, about a 4-minute walk. Coliseum officials recommend that riders purchase a $3.50 round-trip fare at the beginning of their trip to avoid ticket lines when the events are over.Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
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The actor wore a wool suit with silver buttons, a white poplin shirt, a black silk cummerbund and brushed leather lace-up shoes.Hannah Malach, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
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Using mouthwash right after brushing rinses off the toothpaste prematurely, which lessens the positive effects of fluoride in the toothpaste.Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025
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The constant evolution in attack techniques and the exponential growth in threat actors is both exhilarating and challenging, pushing us as an industry to innovate at breakneck speeds to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.James Winebrenner, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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United Airlines announced an accelerated plan to speed up its in-flight WiFi via service from Starlink.Ina Fried, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
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The creamy soft bubbles glide across your mouth to conclude in a refreshing tart apple finish.Liz Thach, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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In this festive flick, Sierra glides through the slopes of romance under the hospitality of a brooding lodge owner (Chord Overstreet) and his charming daughter (Olivia Perez).Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Some of the best-selling party supplies are discounted now, so hurry and grab them in time to celebrate!Cai Cramer, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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The Kate Middleton-Approved brand is having a sitewide sale of up to 50% off, but hurry because these deals won't last.Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Bowl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowl. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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