as in rolling
to form into a round compact mass
balled up the paper and threw it at the garbage can
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Recent Examples of balling
That’s where the fire-balling Doval could loom large.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
Isaiah Collier, who was balling out and playing 34 minutes a night, is most impacted.
—Stan Son, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
These are the romance movies that lean into big emotions, meaningful connections, and the kind of love that lingers long after the credits roll — and will likely leave you balling your eyes out.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
At the time, state officials said the county had been allegedly low-balling assessments for years, which was the reason for the overall increase.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2026
Its traditional, comfortable aesthetic matches mine perfectly, though as someone who’s forever balling on a budget, the prices make their products just out of reach.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
Eusexua offers a soundtrack for bedrooms and basements fit for balling and bawling sessions.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
And that may explain in part, argued Orysia Lutsevych, deputy director of the Russia-Eurasia program at Chatham House, why Russia is banking on slow-balling this new diplomatic push by the US, while making Trump believe it is still engaged.
—Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 25 Nov. 2025
The defense was balling out and getting a lot of stops.
—Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
Isaiah Collier, who was balling out and playing 34 minutes a night, is most impacted.
—Stan Son, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
These are the romance movies that lean into big emotions, meaningful connections, and the kind of love that lingers long after the credits roll — and will likely leave you balling your eyes out.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
At the time, state officials said the county had been allegedly low-balling assessments for years, which was the reason for the overall increase.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2026
Its traditional, comfortable aesthetic matches mine perfectly, though as someone who’s forever balling on a budget, the prices make their products just out of reach.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
Eusexua offers a soundtrack for bedrooms and basements fit for balling and bawling sessions.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
And that may explain in part, argued Orysia Lutsevych, deputy director of the Russia-Eurasia program at Chatham House, why Russia is banking on slow-balling this new diplomatic push by the US, while making Trump believe it is still engaged.
—Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 25 Nov. 2025
The defense was balling out and getting a lot of stops.
—Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balling
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But in the top of the third in a scoreless game, Ponce attempted to field a ground ball and suffered a non-contact injury, hopping for a few seconds in pain before rolling to the dirt.—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The living and dining rooms are refined entertaining spaces, while the open-concept family room serves as the heart of the home with walls of windows providing views of the pool, backyard and rolling fairways beyond.—
Judi Wright,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Alex Palou won the pole position with David Malukas, Graham Rahal, Marcus Armstrong and Kyle Kirkwood rounding out the top five.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Netflix is rounding out casting for Kennedy, its upcoming drama series that explores the lives, loves, rivalries and tragedies of the Kennedy family.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Balling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balling. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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