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
Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Twenty miles away, much of the Inver Grove community was packed into the Twins’ ballpark on Tuesday and Wednesday, to cheer for the local boy who has done good.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 9 July 2025
Ashira Prossack, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2022
The Astros share their spring training complex and ballpark with the Washington Nationals.
—Chron, 5 Mar. 2021
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Adjective
Here The cost of a ballpark beer topped out at $8.50 in Dodger Stadium, while the average cost of an inexpensive meal for one was $30, a major-league high, in Miami.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Twenty miles away, much of the Inver Grove community was packed into the Twins’ ballpark on Tuesday and Wednesday, to cheer for the local boy who has done good.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 9 July 2025
Noun
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ballpark
Adjective
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In 2019, Uber launched Women Rider Preference in Saudi Arabia, a year after the country granted women the right to drive following an approximate 60-year ban.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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That will bring the total to nearly 3,800 of the approximate 10,000 lead lines that need to be removed by 2037.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Local parks include William Mitchell State Park, Cadillac Lakefront Park and Kenwood Heritage Park.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
19 July 2025
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Recently, some friends invited Maggie Miller to bring her kids to a trampoline park for a play date.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Her district includes some of the city’s wealthiest neighborhoods, including River North, Wicker Park, Bucktown, Lincoln Park, Roscoe Village, Lincoln Square and Portage Park.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
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North Redondo offers entry-level single-family homes, townhomes, newer construction, and quick access to freeways, with a strong sense of neighborhood.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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The two have had to step carefully during their tenure together, with McAfee once criticizing a top ESPN executive on air, and allowing one guest, Aaron Rodgers, to make inaccurate claims about coronavirus vaccines.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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However, according to Rider-Stokes, this finding could be based on inaccurate estimates, making a conclusive assessment unlikely.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The agreement comes just four months after the Rays backed away from a deal to build a new stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida, near the site of their longtime home, Tropicana Field.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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The cards can be used anywhere, not just at the stadium.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Nobody in the vicinity recognized him or knew anything about his past, so it is thought that he was either dumped there, or his owners moved and left him behind.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Safonov overhits the pass — a theme throughout the game due to Bayern’s pressing — but Hakimi may have struggled anyway with Kingsley Coman in close vicinity.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Band member Fred McDowell will play the beautiful A Trumpeter’s Lullaby and vocalist Michael Ruhl will perform two popular tunes.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 July 2025
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As a result of the clubhouse drama and new tune from his former player, Red Sox manager Alex Cora was asked for a response on Devers' first base debut.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter and will have additional details to share very shortly.—
Christopher Kuhagen,
jsonline.com,
19 July 2025
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The soil should be rich in organic matter and well-draining.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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“Ballpark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ballpark. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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