as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the little problems we ignored began to snowball into huge headaches
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Recent Examples of snowball
Dallas beat the Eagles by 20 points the next week and the losses — and finger pointing — snowballed from there.
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Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
This literally started from a short film in grad school at NYU Tisch and just snowballed into this thing.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 25 Jan. 2025
On Instagram, the pie went mega-viral and the shop’s success snowballed.
—Elazar Sontag, Bon Appétit, 20 Feb. 2025
Existing information collected for one purpose cannot necessarily be used for another, Benjamin said, adding that missing slight differences could snowball into huge effects in areas such as disease prevention.
—Reuters, NBC News, 11 Feb. 2025
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Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
This literally started from a short film in grad school at NYU Tisch and just snowballed into this thing.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 25 Jan. 2025
On Instagram, the pie went mega-viral and the shop’s success snowballed.
—Elazar Sontag, Bon Appétit, 20 Feb. 2025
Existing information collected for one purpose cannot necessarily be used for another, Benjamin said, adding that missing slight differences could snowball into huge effects in areas such as disease prevention.
—Reuters, NBC News, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snowball
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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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Taking them every day may increase the risk of developing chronic kidney disease.—
Karen Berger, PharmD,
Verywell Health,
27 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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More footage circulating online shows clouds of smoke rising into the sky, visible from the nearby Boardwalk area just outside Epcot's gates.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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In November 2024, the actor and comedian told People that he was diagnosed in October after an upper respiratory infection caused swelling in his lymph nodes.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
31 Mar. 2025
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The audio swells into an overwhelming crescendo of sound as the musician’s name and the album title flash across the screen.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 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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The prohibition on climbing not only protects the structure but also safeguards visitors from potential accidents.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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On the night of April 18, 1775, church sexton Robert Newman climbed into the belfry.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes,
21 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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The potential is immense: Businesses can expand into new markets without facing financial roadblocks, while individuals can access their money without bureaucratic delays.—
Marc Sacal,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Snowball.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snowball. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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