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
Robert Krasner, STAT, 1 June 2026
Ownership and a ballpark plan are the two most important aspects of expansion.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
My tests were a little shy of that figure, but in the same ballpark.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
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Adjective
For illustrative purposes, this could be set at a ballpark figure of $1,500 to $2,000 per day of military duty.
—Robert Krasner, STAT, 1 June 2026
Ownership and a ballpark plan are the two most important aspects of expansion.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Noun
The ballpark can play completely differently in the summer months than in the early part of the season when the temperatures are low.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
My tests were a little shy of that figure, but in the same ballpark.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ballpark
Adjective
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The approximate loss for the alcohol is around $50.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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To say that Curacao is the underdog, and not just against Germany but for the entire tournament, would be an understatement with the Caribbean island's approximate population being just under 160,000.—
Mark Harris,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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The other infected person had visited and camped at a county park and state beach in San Mateo and Marin counties.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Perry looked casually cute for her day in the park and wore a white T-shirt with khaki slacks.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Pasjoli is his more casual French neighborhood bistro.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Start at Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, then explore vibrant neighborhoods from Old City to Fishtown.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Poets, baseball players and musicians aside, Edwards said much of what has been presented about Rector — especially online — is inaccurate.—
Dan Kelly
June 16,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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JeffCo says that assertion is completely inaccurate, and the males listed on those rosters were coaches, trainers, and mascots, not athletes.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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More than once, drones have gotten close enough to the massive stadium in Inglewood to be taken over and brought to the ground by the FBI.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The late-afternoon blinding sun another is another feature to the stadium that makes AT&T Stadium unique in the NFL.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Alameda County Vector Control laid traps inside the RV and in the immediate vicinity, Buddenhagen said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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It’s not yet known whether all the sightings are of one bear, or if there are more in the vicinity.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The plan was for Wetzel to play a handful of tunes off the LP, which dropped on Friday, before settling into a series of handshakes and selfies with a crowd that mingled at cocktail tables and velvet couches.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
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At the same time, BTS widely shares a tune that was originally only featured on a deluxe version of Arirang, which was made available to purchase on vinyl.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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In a statement texted to the Star-Telegram before the phone call, Parker’s spokesperson said the mayor stressed that neither her husband’s firm nor his profession has any bearing on her decisions regarding matters before the City Council.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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And while the White House got to work immediately on the Knicks visiting, the Seahawks visit is apparently another matter.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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“Ballpark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ballpark. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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