as in rolling
to form into a round compact mass
balled up the paper and threw it at the garbage can
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Recent Examples of balling
Bryce Young was balling though.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 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
Isaiah Collier, who was balling out and playing 34 minutes a night, is most impacted.
—Stan Son, New York Times, 5 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
Its traditional, comfortable aesthetic matches mine perfectly, though as someone who’s forever balling on a budget, the prices make their products just out of reach.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
Eusexua offers a soundtrack for bedrooms and basements fit for balling and bawling sessions.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 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
Isaiah Collier, who was balling out and playing 34 minutes a night, is most impacted.
—Stan Son, New York Times, 5 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
Its traditional, comfortable aesthetic matches mine perfectly, though as someone who’s forever balling on a budget, the prices make their products just out of reach.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
Eusexua offers a soundtrack for bedrooms and basements fit for balling and bawling sessions.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balling
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As such, the Jets are rolling with this group of linebackers — and sticking with Sherwood, coming off a poor season after a 2024 breakout campaign that got him a huge contract.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Minnesota finished fourth in the standings each time before rolling to win the championship.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The problems began on April 4, when Schanuel was rounding third and had to quickly slam on the brakes.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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And that means that as far as disrupting the flow of the game, ABS is basically within a rounding error to no impact at all.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Balling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balling. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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