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
Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2025
This weekend is packed with your favorite B words: beats, bourbon, Bengals, ballparks, bikes and balloons.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 16 July 2025
Ashira Prossack, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2022
The Astros share their spring training complex and ballpark with the Washington Nationals.
—Chron, 5 Mar. 2021
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Adjective
The Athletics on Thursday launched a live camera stream above the construction site of their new ballpark on the Las Vegas strip, where the team plans to play after leaving California’s capital region.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2025
This weekend is packed with your favorite B words: beats, bourbon, Bengals, ballparks, bikes and balloons.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 16 July 2025
Noun
An easy way to do this is create an Excel spreadsheet to track your spending or go back though your bank and credit card statements from the past year to get a ballpark idea of your monthly spending.
—Ashira Prossack, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2022
The Astros share their spring training complex and ballpark with the Washington Nationals.
—Chron, 5 Mar. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ballpark
Adjective
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In 2019, Uber launched Women Rider Preference in Saudi Arabia, a year after the country granted women the right to drive following an approximate 60-year ban.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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That will bring the total to nearly 3,800 of the approximate 10,000 lead lines that need to be removed by 2037.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
24 July 2025
Noun
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That said, only eight of the 26 home runs Littell has allowed this season have been at the team’s home park.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Authorities also credited members of the public with submitting photos from the park — including an image of a person of interest — which helped guide the investigation.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Her district includes some of the city’s wealthiest neighborhoods, including River North, Wicker Park, Bucktown, Lincoln Park, Roscoe Village, Lincoln Square and Portage Park.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
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The shooting unfolded at 11:51 p.m. Saturday in Fort Washington Park in the Washington Heights neighborhood of upper Manhattan, according to the New York Police Department.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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The central bank, under intense scrutiny from President Donald Trump and his allies, is quietly trying to mitigate any potentially inaccurate claims and attacks stemming from Trump’s upcoming Thursday afternoon tour of the Fed’s renovation site at its headquarters facing the National Mall.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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Former fourth-round pick Javon Baker did not reel in either of his two targets, both inaccurate passes from Dobbs.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
23 July 2025
Noun
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The club celebrate that with stadium artwork, including a collage of more than 150 international supporter clubs.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Bowman said that Acuña was holding back tears during his postgame interview, and he was seen leaving the stadium in a walking boot.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Nobody in the vicinity recognized him or knew anything about his past, so it is thought that he was either dumped there, or his owners moved and left him behind.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Safonov overhits the pass — a theme throughout the game due to Bayern’s pressing — but Hakimi may have struggled anyway with Kingsley Coman in close vicinity.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Band member Fred McDowell will play the beautiful A Trumpeter’s Lullaby and vocalist Michael Ruhl will perform two popular tunes.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 July 2025
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As a result of the clubhouse drama and new tune from his former player, Red Sox manager Alex Cora was asked for a response on Devers' first base debut.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
Noun
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This unit is used to measure the fine particulate matter in the air, such as smoke, dust, soot or dirt.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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If aldermen out of desperation decide to try this gambit, the city will be sued and the matter will be tied up in the courts.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
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“Ballpark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ballpark. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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