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as in increased
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the number of students who stay home sick balloons every winter
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as in protruded
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the paper bag ballooned and blew away as the wind lifted it skyward
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Recent Examples of ballooned
Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
Beef costs have ballooned as much as 12% in the past year.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Miller said other waste quantities similarly ballooned in the field.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 20 Oct. 2025
While James was successful in her lawsuit against Trump for over-inflating the value of his properties to gain favorable loans, an appeals court ruled that the fine of $350 million — which ballooned to over $500 million — was excessive and voided the fine.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Nevada lawyers wrote in an April 4 filing, which came well before the company’s valuation ballooned into the billions this summer.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Retail trading has ballooned globally, as a combination of the bull run in some major markets, the prevalence of smartphone apps, and the meme stock phenomenon led more individuals to take up investing.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The Dodgers need Snell to keep going deep into games, ideally avoiding walks, which have ballooned his pitch count.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025
Hydration clinics, combined with the growing number of med spas offering intravenous vitamin drips, skin care and cosmetic procedures, have ballooned into a $15 billion wellness industry in recent years, according to the American Med Spa Association.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 6 Oct. 2025
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In other words, consumer spending is still strong, accounting for almost 70 percent of United States GDP, median household incomes have been relatively stable for a decade, and poverty slightly down, and household net worth has ballooned since the pandemic by 30 percent.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
Beef costs have ballooned as much as 12% in the past year.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Miller said other waste quantities similarly ballooned in the field.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 20 Oct. 2025
While James was successful in her lawsuit against Trump for over-inflating the value of his properties to gain favorable loans, an appeals court ruled that the fine of $350 million — which ballooned to over $500 million — was excessive and voided the fine.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Nevada lawyers wrote in an April 4 filing, which came well before the company’s valuation ballooned into the billions this summer.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Retail trading has ballooned globally, as a combination of the bull run in some major markets, the prevalence of smartphone apps, and the meme stock phenomenon led more individuals to take up investing.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The Dodgers need Snell to keep going deep into games, ideally avoiding walks, which have ballooned his pitch count.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025
Hydration clinics, combined with the growing number of med spas offering intravenous vitamin drips, skin care and cosmetic procedures, have ballooned into a $15 billion wellness industry in recent years, according to the American Med Spa Association.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ballooned
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Just as the group’s base as increased to more than 100 people, its gatherings have evolved too beyond BTS visits to the Met.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Since the governor announced the proposal in August, the measure has only increased in popularity among Democrats — receiving support from former President Barack Obama and others.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Oct. 2025
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Spider-y lash extensions protruded from her lash line, reaching to the bottom of her brows; a thin wing of black liner was drawn from the outer corners of her eyes.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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His bones visibly protruded from his thin skin, according to court documents.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
23 Sep. 2025
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Enthusiasm for the sport swelled when Lake Placid hosted the 1932 Olympic Games, and under the New Deal, the Civilian Conservation Core helped supercharge the development of New York’s trails and infrastructure.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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China’s medium-range missile arsenal has swelled from 600 a few years ago to 1,300 today, more than enough to decimate American bases in Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Aeration is the process of creating air spaces in a lawn, usually via 3-inch holes poked into the soil at regular intervals.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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Several poked fun at the moment through lighthearted comments, while others expressed how their own canines also like to fill their days with an abundance of naps.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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To make matters more interesting, Tagovailoa had the incredible 205-yard performance with a swollen left eye.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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And while Tua Tagovailoa and the offense certainly deserve credit for a dominant performance, especially considering his swollen eye, what’s more intriguing is how the defense locked down the Falcons.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Buyers don’t want to be reminded of strong perfumes that resurface certain memories when touring a home, so rose scents of any kind should only be enjoyed after a homeowner is done touring their property.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Expectations further rose over the course of the president’s trip to Asia, sources familiar with the matter told CNN, with the hopes that the deal would produce more than just a low-key touchpoint between the two world leaders.—
Betsy Klein,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Europe has been hungry for a homegrown alternative to Starlink, which dominates the sector — the service has been vital to Ukrainian troops in the war against Russia, and fears of a possible shutdown accelerated Europe’s space ambitions.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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His extraordinary rise has only accelerated over the past 12 months.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Once per act, a second duo crashes in on Didi and Gogo, providing the tramps’ power balance with a lurid, distended foil.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
29 Sep. 2025
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Following too much pasta or one too many sweet treats, my stomach gets quite sensitive—resulting in a feeling of tightness and a distended, rumbling tummy.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
20 May 2025
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“Ballooned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ballooned. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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