as in approximate
not precisely correct
I suspect that the ballpark costs we were quoted for the kitchen renovation will turn out to be too low
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Recent Examples of ballpark
Ashira Prossack, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2022
The Astros share their spring training complex and ballpark with the Washington Nationals.
—Chron, 5 Mar. 2021
Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Credit cards, Padres Pay, Google Pay and Apple Pay are accepted at all concessions locations within the ballpark.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
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Adjective
An easy way to do this is create an Excel spreadsheet to track your spending or go back though your bank and credit card statements from the past year to get a ballpark idea of your monthly spending.
—Ashira Prossack, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2022
The Astros share their spring training complex and ballpark with the Washington Nationals.
—Chron, 5 Mar. 2021
Noun
His first 49 2/3 innings went pretty well but facing a lineup but the four against the Yankees did not and continued his struggles at his new home ballpark which can make things hairy for pitches especially on windy days.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Credit cards, Padres Pay, Google Pay and Apple Pay are accepted at all concessions locations within the ballpark.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ballpark
Adjective
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To Sturzenegger, that was in the approximate vicinity where Warren said the initial searches for Brick took place.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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The 860,000 complaints, about 256,000 of which were related to actual financial loss, trail 2023's approximate 880,000 complaints.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
Noun
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First, there’s the Key to Disneyland, an oversized light-up key that can be purchased at park shops.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
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The hiker, identified as Dennis Smith, of Olympia, was pronounced dead at the scene despite attempts by park staff and bystanders to resuscitate him.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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What else is going on Ghost kitchen delivery drivers have overrun an Echo Park neighborhood, say frustrated residents.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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Chicago’s TimeLine Theatre has announced its transitional 2025-26 season, including the first production scheduled for its new home, currently under construction in the city’s Uptown neighborhood.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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After 2024’s data, Gary Mayor Eddie Melton and Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott were critical of the census estimates, saying data collection could be inaccurate due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Post-Tribune archives.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2025
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As Justin forges his own way forward, these unnecessary stories and inaccurate assumptions will continue.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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This is not Eminem's first surprise visit to the stadium.—
Brian McCollum,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Another revenue opportunity involves a massive stage on the north side of the stadium overlooking the adjacent country club that will allow UCLA to bring in DJs and musical acts for pregame festivities.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Consumers use the app to discover and purchase these bags from businesses in their vicinity.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Residents who live in the vicinity described the encampment as a drive-through for drugs, KNBC reported, adding that neighbors have contacted the city a number of times about it but to no avail.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Users can listen to their favorite tunes by streaming over Bluetooth from a smartphone or computer.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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From patriotic songs to polkas to timeless tunes, the group of talented musicians will educate and entertain guests during a free two-hour concert in DeBary Hall Historic Site’s theater.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2025
Noun
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And though Madrid hasn’t released an official ‘comunicado’ on the matter, it is widely expected that the Italian will be replaced by Xabi Alonso ahead of the Club World Cup.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Dale Ellis covers the federal courthouse beat for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, reporting on criminal and civil matters that impact Arkansans.—
Dale Ellis,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
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“Ballpark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ballpark. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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