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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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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
Everything that was served was a far cry from the utilitarian chow served up in the camp mess hall.
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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
At that moment, Americans were just waking up from a food coma induced by a decade of consuming astounding quantities of mediocre family-casual chow and realizing that cooking could be a vital part of culture.
—Alex French, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2024
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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
At that moment, Americans were just waking up from a food coma induced by a decade of consuming astounding quantities of mediocre family-casual chow and realizing that cooking could be a vital part of culture.
—Alex French, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chow
Noun
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Serve it over pasta or mashed potatoes, and with a green side salad for a complete meal bursting with flavor but not much effort.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2025
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Light physical activity, such as a slow walk after the evening meal, is OK, but more intense activity, such as brisk walking, should be done a couple of hours before bed.—
Amy Kwan,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In addition, some state bills, such as legislation in Pennsylvania and Tennessee, focused on the use of the vaccine in livestock and food production.—
Stephanie Armour | KFF Health News,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2025
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Jackie Contreras, whose agency provides cash, food and healthcare assistance to the county’s poorest residents, said more than a third of the Department of Public Social Services funding comes from the federal government.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This dinner is one of many gathering events for SAVOR Charlotte, which includes special menus and interactive culinary demonstrations across the city.—
Kayleigh Ruller,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2025
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Shake Shack is just one of many buzzy upgrades Delta is making to its in-flight menus this season.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Pick a Hearty Bread: These open-faced sammies need a sturdy slice of bread to hold the bacon and eggs.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2025
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Now, according to the articles, the duck paddled around with the common mallards, circling idly for crumbs of bread.—
Anelise Chen,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2025
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The meat is remarkably flavorful and the skin has a beautiful texture that keeps you wanting more.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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Right now, approximately 17% of the Nasdaq 100 is down double digits, the market is speaking loud and clear: when the hype ends, the story stumbles, and there’s no meat on the bone, investors can lose a lot of money.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Chow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chow. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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