Synonyms of balling

balling

verb

present participle of ball

as in rolling

to form into a round compact mass

balled up the paper and threw it at the garbage can

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rolling
• rounding
• agglomerating
• wadding
• clumping
• lumping
• bunching
• beading
• pelleting
• pelletizing
• pearling
• sphering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opening
• spreading
• unrolling
• flattening
• unfolding
• smoothing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of balling

The second-year wide receiver, who spent 2025 on the Panthers’ practice squad after a short stint with the Cleveland Browns, has been balling this summer — no matter who has been throwing him the ball. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026

Suddenly, your main goal becomes cannon-balling straight into Prospect Lake. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

The Knicks are back out in front, as Jalen Brunson is balling despite hobbling after hurting his right knee and left ankle. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 4 June 2026

DeWanna Bonner is the consummate sixth player, still balling in her age-38 season. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 8 May 2026

Some Cypress Village residents are beseeching the city to keep it that way, even as the HOA applies to let the pickle balling resume. — Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026

At the time, state officials alleged that Platte County had been low-balling assessments for years. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026

That’s where the fire-balling Doval could loom large. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026

These are the romance movies that lean into big emotions, meaningful connections, and the kind of love that lingers long after the credits roll — and will likely leave you balling your eyes out. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026