as in dilating
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as in soaring
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as in increasing
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the number of students who stay home sick balloons every winter
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as in protruding
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 ballooning
Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2024
Although Dalio said Trump will likely be better for domestic capital markets, both candidates’ plans will likely add to the ballooning debt.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 30 Oct. 2024
Speaking to New York supporters at a Long Island rally, Trump announced his latest proposal to address the economy and a ballooning debt crisis facing voters.
—Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Sep. 2024
Arguments against defense spending increases often cite the ballooning of the national debt—but even though the debt is unquestionably a problem, defense spending is not its primary cause: entitlement programs such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid are.
—Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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Yet a group of deficit hawks are worried about the ballooning deficit, and think any tax package needs to be fully offset.
—Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2024
Although Dalio said Trump will likely be better for domestic capital markets, both candidates’ plans will likely add to the ballooning debt.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 30 Oct. 2024
Speaking to New York supporters at a Long Island rally, Trump announced his latest proposal to address the economy and a ballooning debt crisis facing voters.
—Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Sep. 2024
Arguments against defense spending increases often cite the ballooning of the national debt—but even though the debt is unquestionably a problem, defense spending is not its primary cause: entitlement programs such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid are.
—Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ballooning
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This sent prices in neighboring Bangladesh soaring, and authorities are scrambling to find new sources for the vegetable. Elsewhere, a drought in Spain took its toll on olive oil production.Aniruddha Ghosal, Evelyne Musambi, and Joeal Calupitan, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Sep. 2023
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The orange leather piece featured a soaring, nearly hip-grazing leg slit that culminated with a gold buckle at the top.Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 Sep. 2022
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Jones repeatedly called the shooting that killed 20 children and six educators a hoax staged by actors and aimed at increasing gun control.CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Furthermore, by increasing employee sentiment and utilization, vacancies and vacancy times are reduced, which ultimately improves the profitability of these spaces.Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The attack was foiled when a Secret Service agent spotted a firearm protruding from the bushes.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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There's a place for elaborate garlands, flameless candles, and feathery plumes protruding from Christmas trees.Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2024
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Only a comprehensive dilated eye exam can detect AMD.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
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Zoom in: At 17 weeks pregnant, the fetus was starting to come out of her dilated cervix, according to the report.Kathryn Varn, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
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The jury for European Shooting Stars, the program that promotes rising actors from Europe, has revealed its 2025 lineup.Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Digitalization Is Not Really Optional Anymore With rising expectations around sustainability and resource management, sticking with old systems can put any business at risk of falling behind.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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No leader wants to be like the movie Office Space, famous for poking fun at the flaws of the 1990s workplace cube farms and non-welcoming vibes.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Only two small wedges are visible, poking up through the ground at adjacent graves.Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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His eyesight was failing and his eyes were bloodshot and protuberant.Hermione Lee, The New York Review of Books, 21 Sep. 2022
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Hours and hours of rubbing abrasive pumice across the roughened marble resulted in the lustrous surfaces of the sculpture, including the high sheen of Pan’s taut chest and ribs, muscular right arm, and protuberant belly.William A. Wallace, WSJ, 28 Jan. 2022
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In 2021, to fuel its growth and success, the founders bestowed the honor of accelerating the company to Rich Berry, a business school graduate with extensive experience in brand management specializing in the frozen foods industry.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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In today’s business world, there is no doubt in my mind that adaptability is just as critical, as leaders face an accelerating pace of change and the relentless need to stay competitive in evolving markets.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Ballooning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ballooning. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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