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

With the Bombers’ bullpen depleted, the junk-balling lefty didn’t allow a baserunner while recording a three-inning save after Cole hit the showers. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2026

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

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