billowing 1 of 2

present participle of billow

billowing

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adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for billowing
Verb
  • While tending to their garden this fall, homeowners in upstate New York spotted what appeared to be two giant teeth protruding from the soil, partially concealed by plant fronds.
    Leslie Katz, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • According to the news release, the mastodon jaw was found protruding from the topsoil, which caught the homeowner's attention.
    Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The adults-only property is undoubtedly serene, tucked into the rolling hills of Lenox, Massachusetts.
    Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
  • The group trains in Livermore at Basso’s Arena, tucked within the Tri-Valley’s rolling hills, where the agrarian lifestyle barely escapes the hustle and bustle of highway traffic and dense, multi-story buildings.
    Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 12 July 2025
Verb
  • On Wednesday, March 19, the couple filmed an Instagram Reel poking fun at their recent red carpet interview with Extra at the grand re-opening of Planet Hollywood in NYC on Tuesday, March 11.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Generally, a plant whose roots are poking out will be completely root-bound.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The set comes with six colorful glasses that have a wavy design reminiscent of a flower.
    Isabel Garcia, People.com, 8 July 2025
  • There’s no one-size-fits-all, since fine hair can range from pin-straight and silky strands to frizzy, wavy hair.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 5 July 2025
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“Billowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/billowing. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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