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
Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Per Baseball Savant, Devers’ two-bagger would’ve been a home run at any other ballpark.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
Ricketts said in a 2020 interview his ownership group had spent about $740 million on ballpark renovations, which had originally been projected at $500 million.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The team has been playing at another ballpark this season as Florida’s Gulf Coast recovers from hurricanes that hit the region last fall.
—Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Per Baseball Savant, Devers’ two-bagger would’ve been a home run at any other ballpark.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
The yellow-orange nacho ballpark cheese was also a hit.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
Ricketts said in a 2020 interview his ownership group had spent about $740 million on ballpark renovations, which had originally been projected at $500 million.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ballpark
Adjective
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The approximate number of Americans who died fighting the Nazis in World War II.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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The map above shows the evacuation area in red and the approximate fire perimeter as a black line.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The incident took place on Wednesday night when the person, whose name hasn't been released, was riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at the Universal Orlando Resorts park and became unresponsive in the middle of the ride, according to a statement from Universal Orlando Resorts.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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It may have been shunned by Bridgerton, but Cheltenham is well worth a visit, not only for its period architecture and dreamy parks but for its independent spirit and lively event calendar.—
Vicky Smith,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Less than two miles to the south, smaller but densely populated camps in Gaza City's Al-Zaytoun and Tuffah neighborhoods have also emptied out compared to the beginning of September, images show.—
Camilla Alcini,
ABC News,
17 Sep. 2025
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What really shines, though, are creations riffing on the rich array of international flavors that converge in Houston’s sprawling neighborhoods.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Apple had to claw back key features, including its (very funny but very inaccurate) text message and news app summaries.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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The agent’s outputs could be inaccurate, irrelevant or even risky, negatively impacting ROI.—
Manosiz Bhattacharyya,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Great stadium, great atmosphere.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Then there was the chaotic last-minute switch to hosting Sunday’s La Liga game against Valencia at the 6,000-capacity stadium by Barca’s training ground.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Rafael Devers tossed water in Bailey’s vicinity, and Heliot Ramos followed behind with yellow Powerade.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Neither the primary materials of sand and soda ash (sodium carbonate) nor the firewood for the medieval Venetian glassmakers were found in the city’s immediate vicinity.—
Aki Ishida,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The rising talent is back on the Billboard charts this week with a new tune, one which helps him score another top 10 smash.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Who knew Vince Vaughn could carry a tune?—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These matters concerning candidate quality are nothing new.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The executives were able to meet with Pope Leo in a private audience that included others, according to a person familiar with the matter.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Ballpark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ballpark. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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