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
Katie Campione, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
But Furman said a ballpark range could be one percentage point of cumulative inflation added, or about half a percentage point extra per year for a couple of years.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 12 Nov. 2025
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
The review system uses the same location data as the virtual zone graphics, generated by Sony Hawk-Eye cameras and tracking algorithms, as well as T-Mobile’s 5G network in each ballpark.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 21 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The ballpark episode this season was one listed on several ‘best episodes of the year’ lists.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
But Furman said a ballpark range could be one percentage point of cumulative inflation added, or about half a percentage point extra per year for a couple of years.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 12 Nov. 2025
Noun
Judge wasn’t the only giant slugger to homer Saturday, as outfield prospect Spencer Jones cleared the ballpark with a solo shot in the second inning.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
The review system uses the same location data as the virtual zone graphics, generated by Sony Hawk-Eye cameras and tracking algorithms, as well as T-Mobile’s 5G network in each ballpark.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ballpark
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Deputies who are in a pursuit are required to drive with lights and sirens on, and the initial deputy must communicate the start of a pursuit and its reason, the exact location and direction of travel and approximate speeds and traffic conditions, according to BSO’s policy.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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Still, rates right now remain competitive, and they're not expected to drop substantially anytime soon, allowing savers to establish an approximate idea of their future earnings.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The park will eventually encompass the 4 acres that take up one entire downtown block (or the west block) and the adjacent double block (or the east block) between 13th, F, 15th and G streets.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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From New York's iconic Times Square to Boston Common, the oldest public park in the United States, live webcams are capturing heavy snow, whipping winds and near-whiteout conditions as a powerful blizzard barrels through the region.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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Sayre said her neighborhood association effectively has been providing mutual aid to the most vulnerable in their community.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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After the most intense Russian attacks, our neighborhood water system was broken for days.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
24 Feb. 2026
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But that assumption is dangerously inaccurate, says John Fetse, assistant professor of pharmaceutical sciences at Binghamton University in New York.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
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In recent months, the Massachusetts Teachers Association circulated professional-development materials that many parents, educators, and lawmakers described as inaccurate or divisive.—
Robert Casper,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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The same kind of judgment is needed in the camera well at a baseball stadium.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday, lefty starter Kyle Freeland, right-handed starter Ryan Feltner, and closer candidate Victor Vodnik threw in the main stadium at Salt River.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
19 Feb. 2026
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Lunar controversy While NASA has built the rocket and spacecraft designed to launch astronauts off Earth and to the lunar vicinity, SpaceX has a nearly $3 billion contract to build their lunar lander, or the vehicle that will ferry the crew from their spacecraft down to the moon’s surface.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Aerial footage from the scene showed the charred sedan surrounded by fire crews with significant wreckage in the immediate vicinity.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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After all, tens of millions of people who otherwise never watch the NFL tune into the Super Bowl every year.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Sells changed his tune after learning that much of the evidence against Pender has been disputed.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Feb. 2026
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Illinois, meanwhile, had no issue raining shots from long range in the first half, or speeding past USC through the lane, for that matter.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The appeals court didn’t attempt to resolve the underlying issue, but agreed with state officials that Huntington Beach’s charter-city status doesn’t give it the authority over election-integrity issues, which are a state matter.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Ballpark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ballpark. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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