1
as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the number of students who stay home sick balloons every winter
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2
as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the paper bag ballooned and blew away as the wind lifted it skyward
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Recent Examples of balloon
Anti-trans bills have ballooned in number With the 89th Texas Legislative Session underway since early January, almost 100 anti-trans bills have been filed so far, according to the Trans Legislation Tracker.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
The yards-per-carry average ballooned up to 4.4 yards per attempt, and Miami produced 35 sacks last season.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2025
The lead ballooned to 50-19 after a three pointer by Luke Sigler with 39 seconds left before halftime.
—Charles Baggarly and, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Mar. 2025
While being extended to a third inning on Friday, Sauer’s ERA ballooned to 8.22 in four spring outings.
—Doug Padilla, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2025
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Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
The yards-per-carry average ballooned up to 4.4 yards per attempt, and Miami produced 35 sacks last season.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2025
The lead ballooned to 50-19 after a three pointer by Luke Sigler with 39 seconds left before halftime.
—Charles Baggarly and, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Mar. 2025
While being extended to a third inning on Friday, Sauer’s ERA ballooned to 8.22 in four spring outings.
—Doug Padilla, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balloon
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The change was stark, as Paramount has been a leader in promoting diversity in Hollywood, championing initiatives to increase representation on-screen through programming as well as behind the scenes, through programs designed to diversify writers, directors and producers.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The researchers found that kids could reliably come up with loopholes quickly on demand by age eight, with their skill increasing between age five and seven.—
Charlotte Hu,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2025
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Similarly, instead of modifying the landscape, McGuire integrated it into the pad’s design—a bridged walkway passes through two massive granite boulders, leading the way to the front door, and the office/guest room features an integrated desk, with a boulder protruding through a wall of glass.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2025
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Hands protrude from a wound in its spine, suggesting something even worse is inside trying to get out.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2025
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Elation, however cautious, rose in the early days of the cease-fire.—
Eric Nagourney,
New York Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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Arizona runs an aggressive, attack-minded offense led by Caleb Love — a volatile but fearless scorer who might go cold for stretches, yet somehow always rises to the moment when the game’s on the line.—
Tobias Bass,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Mary Fowler momentarily looks down and holds up a very neat yellow square of knitting to the camera, two wooden needles poking out either side.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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During the incident, Konig also allegedly attempted to poke the woman with two syringes, Hawaii News Now reported, citing law enforcement sources.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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The body responds with inflammation, causing redness, warmth, swelling, and pain in the affected area.—
Josephine Hessert,
Verywell Health,
20 Mar. 2025
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Ultimately, episodes have swelled to an average of around 7.2M multi-platform viewers, more than tripling the L+SD audience.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
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Beattie is just one figure in a bulging cast of characters that Stewart handily divides into five main categories: Funders, Thinkers, Sergeants, Infantry and Power Players.—
Jennifer Szalai,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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As Ne Zha, his wide eyes often bulge in different directions.—
Fred Topel,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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After the combination mixes and ignites in the combustion chamber, the resulting high-pressure gases produce thrust and eventually accelerate the rocket into the hypersonic realm.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2025
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Stories like this demonstrate how the right blend of philanthropic and investment capital can accelerate progress by making life-changing solutions available today while also laying a foundation for long-term growth.—
Matt Damon,
TIME,
22 Mar. 2025
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In this slice-of-life portrait, Chen shows how childhood experiences can shape someone, illustrating how a childhood passion might expand their horizons without necessarily becoming a lifelong vocation.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2025
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Several hours later, the judge expanded his order to prevent the Trump administration from deporting any migrants believed to be members of Tren de Aragua under the Alien Enemies Act.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Balloon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balloon. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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