as in approximate
not precisely correct
I suspect that the ballpark costs we were quoted for the kitchen renovation will turn out to be too low
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Recent Examples of ballpark
Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
As players prepare to take the field on Thursday, March 26, ABC News tapped MLB and its vendors to reveal some of the best new ballpark bites and bring fans an early taste of what's on deck this season.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
In addition to updates at the ballpark, Phillies fans can order some new eats at the bank.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Moreno previously explored other potential ballpark sites, including Tustin in 2014 and Long Beach in 2019.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
As players prepare to take the field on Thursday, March 26, ABC News tapped MLB and its vendors to reveal some of the best new ballpark bites and bring fans an early taste of what's on deck this season.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
During the season, signs and QR codes around the ballpark will direct fans to the website, Schlesinger said.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
In addition to updates at the ballpark, Phillies fans can order some new eats at the bank.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ballpark
Adjective
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The company did not disclose the approximate opening date for these restaurants.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Police noted that the closure times are approximate and may change based on what’s going on Saturday.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The neighborhood/area The hotel sits in the North Loop area of Minneapolis, blocks away from the iconic Hennepin Street Bridge with easy access to the riverfront parks along the Mississippi, with their great cycling and walking trails and varied perspectives on the city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Austin Hays also hit a three-run home run for the Sox, who collected their first win of the season by defeating the Miami Marlins 9-4 in front of 6,515 at loanDepot park.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The neighborhood/area The hotel sits in the North Loop area of Minneapolis, blocks away from the iconic Hennepin Street Bridge with easy access to the riverfront parks along the Mississippi, with their great cycling and walking trails and varied perspectives on the city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Pittsburgh Police detectives are investigating after a man was found shot in the area of Mayflower Street in the city's Larimer neighborhood.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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However, the process still remains the critical weak point of modern-day aviation, as predictions rely heavily on subjective and often inaccurate pilot reports.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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To be sure, economic forecasts are often inaccurate.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Seldom now are radio teams given the luxury of calling games in a stadium or an arena’s prime location.—
Mac Engel
April 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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The tour ends May 27 at Nationals Park in Washington, DC, the only stadium date.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In addition to wandering tourists, expect to see theater crew, set designers, actors, and matronly sensei in pastel kimonos and big, pinned up hairdos haunting the vicinity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Here's what to know about where the Artemis II astronauts are right now, and when they're expected to reach the vicinity of the moon.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Zoltán Kodály and Béla Bartók traveled around countrysides collecting tunes to be turned into piano, violin and orchestral compositions.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Cripple Creek also will offer ski and bike tunes.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The bank is not affiliated with the foundation and consultants are not used for labor matters regarding employees, according to Wells Fargo.—
Chase Jordan
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Southlake megachurch and its attorneys want to use someone from the American Arbitration Association or a district judge to settle the matter.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Ballpark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ballpark. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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