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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
Both groups lost interest in the more nutritious lab chow and ate very little of it.
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Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2024
Both fed female mice chow that contained a heavy version of either carbon or nitrogen.
—science.org, 3 July 2024
Watch the Yard Goats square up against the Binghamton Rumble Ponies with some stadium chow and beautiful weather.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2024
Even dead dinosaurs, floating out at sea, were likely mosasaur chow.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2024
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Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2024
Both fed female mice chow that contained a heavy version of either carbon or nitrogen.
—science.org, 3 July 2024
Watch the Yard Goats square up against the Binghamton Rumble Ponies with some stadium chow and beautiful weather.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2024
Even dead dinosaurs, floating out at sea, were likely mosasaur chow.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chow
Noun
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The blue trimmings on this design will add a frosty aesthetic to your meal for a wonderful winter tablescape.Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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The full meal is $85, but dishes can also be ordered a la carte.Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Dec. 2024
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Legends Hospitality will be the exclusive provider of food, beverages and merchandise during Rays games, in collaboration with Levy Restaurants, the Rays’ official vendor.Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Cook foods to proper temperatures by using a cooking thermometer, especially when cooking meats.Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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The menu includes pink moon oysters and mignonette, persimmon salad, squash blossoms, an aquavit digestif, quail and panna cotta for dessert.Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
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Once relegated to the kid’s menu, chicken tenders are behind some of the most successful restaurant chains in the world.Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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On Steakhouse Sundays, Barda’s regular menu will also be available, including items such as its steak tartare served with fresh horseradish, Mother Loaf bread, and a roasted bone of marrow.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
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Visitors can learn about local baking techniques and try different bread and pastry varieties – including schüttelbrot (a flatbread) and krapfen (a German doughnut).Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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The stoneware dishes are a must-have for anyone who loves working in the kitchen, as they can be used for roasting vegetables, making desserts, and braising meat.Rachel Simon, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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There’s also evidence that these meats can contribute to the development and progression of prostate cancer.Markham Heid, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Chow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chow. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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