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as in protruding
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the curtains in the open windows billowed in the summer wind
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Recent Examples of billowing
Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
The actress, who is currently doing press for The Drama, styled the billowing trench coat with a white pleated skirt and black loafers.
—Staff Author, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Smoke billowing from a rooftop could be seen from long distance.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Handout/United Hatzalah Television network Channel 12 showed thick black smoke billowing into the sky from the site.
—Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
As mourners arrived at Middleton High School, they were greeted by a three-story flag billowing from the outstretched ladder of Middleton Rural Fire Department’s Engine 51.
—Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
Dramatic footage shows flames and thick black smoke billowing from the area around the airport, while firefighters worked to contain the blaze.
—Moriah Thomas, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Footage shows flames and smoke billowing from a residential building.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 24 Mar. 2026
Images and video posted online show a large plume of smoke and flames billowing out from the refinery.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
Louise touched her phone screen to look at the picture of Diana again—gorgeous Diana smiling into the wind, all that thick hair billowing.
—Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
The actress, who is currently doing press for The Drama, styled the billowing trench coat with a white pleated skirt and black loafers.
—Staff Author, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Smoke billowing from a rooftop could be seen from long distance.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Handout/United Hatzalah Television network Channel 12 showed thick black smoke billowing into the sky from the site.
—Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
As mourners arrived at Middleton High School, they were greeted by a three-story flag billowing from the outstretched ladder of Middleton Rural Fire Department’s Engine 51.
—Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
Dramatic footage shows flames and thick black smoke billowing from the area around the airport, while firefighters worked to contain the blaze.
—Moriah Thomas, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Footage shows flames and smoke billowing from a residential building.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 24 Mar. 2026
Images and video posted online show a large plume of smoke and flames billowing out from the refinery.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for billowing
Adjective
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Here, they’re gently smashed in a zip-top bag with a rolling pin into irregular pieces.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Apr. 2026
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McIlroy looks to be ahead of Morikawa in his recovery, but the rolling, difficult walk and lie angles on second shots at Augusta National Golf Club can tweak even a healthy player’s back muscles.—
Dennis Esser,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Inspect your deck for rotting boards, loose or rusted fasteners and screws, protruding nails, splintered areas, and termite damage.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Harden, 36, with his famous, protruding beard and those dark, piercing eyes, was determined to use his star power to get his way, to bring with him a slice of comfort to a new city.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The one-piece suit is designed with a twist-front V-neckline that enhances the bust with a structured lift — but without the discomfort of a poking underwire.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The mountains poking above the ridge at the far end of the lake are crowned by the three peaks of Mount Triglav — Slovenia’s highest peak and national symbol.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Another effective anti-swelling remedy is a delicious snack that may be hiding in the fridge.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But a fair number of Mudryk’s attempts end up bulging the roof of the net with power and precision, and very few are saved.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Tar Heel pipeline isn’t exactly bulging with the kind of coach the UNC job could attract.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The study published in the journal Construction and Building Materials also revealed that the triangular and wavy forms significantly enhanced the beam's ability to handle post-cracking stress.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2026
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On the other hand, tape-ins are often well suited for straight to wavy hair types, and keratin bonds are great for curly or straight hair, but both are best applied by a professional.—
Hunter Lacey,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Billowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/billowing. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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