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
Sam Blum, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2026
From ballpark enhancements and fan experience to large-scale real estate developments like Mission Rock, the panel will examine how long-term, flexible capital is helping organizations build enduring value while maintaining operational control.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The Royals unveiled a plan Wednesday to construct a new ballpark at the Hallmark Cards headquarters on the campus of Crown Center — sort of next to Washington Square Park, but unequivocally not within the park’s boundaries.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
And when the sporting venues questioned the lack of product at their ballpark stands, former employees said there was either an excuse or no reply.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2026
From ballpark enhancements and fan experience to large-scale real estate developments like Mission Rock, the panel will examine how long-term, flexible capital is helping organizations build enduring value while maintaining operational control.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
Those keeping score remain in the extreme minority, a rarity at the ballpark.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The Royals unveiled a plan Wednesday to construct a new ballpark at the Hallmark Cards headquarters on the campus of Crown Center — sort of next to Washington Square Park, but unequivocally not within the park’s boundaries.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ballpark
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To find the best Lyrids, locate the blue-white light of Vega — and with it the approximate position of the radiant — shining high above the eastern horizon after the moon has set on April 22.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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An acre-foot of water equals the approximate annual water use of three to four households, according to the utility.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The new corporate park, if constructed, will be located just up the road from a 10-building industrial park under development at 3075 Sanders Road, the former Allstate headquarters.—
Jennifer Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Police on Friday closed Kensington Gardens, a central London park visited by thousands of tourists and local residents every day, after a group that Israel has linked to Iran posted a video claiming Israel’s nearby London embassy was going to be attacked with drones carrying dangerous substances.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While en route, officers learned that a man had been shot and was lying in front of a home in the 9700 block of Holmes in the Linden Hills and Indian Heights neighborhood in south Kansas City.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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Elkins shot a woman in a neighborhood south of downtown and a few blocks away at a home where the children were found, police said.—
Sophie Bates,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Perhaps most significantly, 36 percent of consumers have already returned products because of inaccurate or inconsistent information provided during the digital journey.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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An earlier version of this recap included an inaccurate scene description; it has been corrected.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bravo is fortunate he’s seen Dodger broadcasts mentioning Koufax at the stadium and on TV, motivating him to learn more, which led to seeing his windup on YouTube.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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But recently, Northwest Indiana has jumped into the fray, proposing sites for a new Bears stadium in Hammond.—
Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are three players in their vicinity too.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the infrared, this could do everything from revealing the large-scale structure of the early Universe to cataloging far more of the asteroids orbiting in Earth’s vicinity.—
JOHN TIMMER,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The collective’s process allows members to learn, remain in tune with the needs of local charities, and collectively provide meaningful help in San Diego County, the news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Now, the fund has a new round of dollars to the tune of $102 million to continue its work to save affordable housing in Charlotte.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The scientists in question worked across specialties ranging from materials processing to the development of cancer drugs, only in some cases dealing with aerospace or nuclear matters.—
Dan Adler,
Vanity Fair,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Justice Department's Weaponization Working Group is planning to release a report analyzing how the memo came to be, according to sources familiar with the matter.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Ballpark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ballpark. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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