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
That intensity snowballed into the Allegro tempestoso finale, whose madcap moments are contrasted with solo moments of deep introspection.
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Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
But once uncertainty sets in, even small omissions can snowball into sustained emotional distance.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
More success from those changes can snowball in the right kind of way for the Mets, building a better and better reputation in the industry and attracting more and more pitchers.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
This rare display of unification shows how social media can be a positive force, not only snowballing praise of a public figure performing at the height of their craft, but also bringing people together in a shared moment of collective joy.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
But once uncertainty sets in, even small omissions can snowball into sustained emotional distance.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
More success from those changes can snowball in the right kind of way for the Mets, building a better and better reputation in the industry and attracting more and more pitchers.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
This rare display of unification shows how social media can be a positive force, not only snowballing praise of a public figure performing at the height of their craft, but also bringing people together in a shared moment of collective joy.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snowball
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Autism rates increased, again: But RFK Jr. diverges from CDC report about the reason.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The consequences of forgoing fluoride Removing fluoridated water can negatively impact kids who may not brush regularly or optimally, and whose diets may increase cavity risk, Caffrey says.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
14 May 2025
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Strong floral aromatics as well as aromas of marshmallows, candy cane, Tunisian rose and buttered toast in this wine with 12.8 percent alcohol.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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If sea levels continue to rise, urban areas may have to consider taking drastic action to prevent flooding and other disruption to city life.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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With just roughly 20,000 year-rounders, the island’s population swells in the summer.—
Lee Cobaj,
Robb Report,
1 May 2025
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That number has since swelled to 19, the latest being Eugenio Suárez, who belted four over the fence for the Diamondbacks last Saturday.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Currently, a shift in technology and user behavior might accelerate the conclusion of the agreement.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Witnesses told police the SUV appeared to accelerate directly at the family.—
Bethany Brown,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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That average has actually climbed drastically in the recent days, as McMahon has seven hits in his last 10 at-bats.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The first measles case this year was reported in late January in Texas, where the number of cases had climbed to 709 as of Friday, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
9 May 2025
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This year, that influence expanded into the cultural mainstream with her debut on Season 7 of The Real Housewives of Miami.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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On a year-on-year basis, however, Japan's GDP expanded 1.7%, the largest expansion since the first quarter of 2023 and a stronger showing compared to the 1.3% growth seen in the fourth quarter.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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“Snowball.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snowball. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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