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as in protruding
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the curtains in the open windows billowed in the summer wind
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Recent Examples of billowing
Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Her wardrobe of recent has been dominated by billowing white and ivory looks.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2026
The man who waits to hear his future is in an unenviable position, but surely one more attractive than that of the other billowing the SEC Tournament produced this week.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Video obtained by The Associated Press showed smoke billowing from inside the compound.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Video from the scene shows smoke billowing from the building.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 13 Mar. 2026
Smoke could be seen billowing from the synagogue, which houses an early childhood center.
—Corey Williams, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Large, billowing clouds of smoke were also seen overhead as responders worked to extinguish the flames.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
In Oakland, the company has encountered numerous foes, including former Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, who unsuccessfully tried to indict Radius on numerous felony charges in 2023 over a massive fire that left black smoke billowing in the sky.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
The presentation was a celebration of Korean culture that literally shimmered with gold, as dancers spread out over the stage with billowing flags.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Her wardrobe of recent has been dominated by billowing white and ivory looks.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2026
The man who waits to hear his future is in an unenviable position, but surely one more attractive than that of the other billowing the SEC Tournament produced this week.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Video obtained by The Associated Press showed smoke billowing from inside the compound.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Video from the scene shows smoke billowing from the building.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 13 Mar. 2026
Smoke could be seen billowing from the synagogue, which houses an early childhood center.
—Corey Williams, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Large, billowing clouds of smoke were also seen overhead as responders worked to extinguish the flames.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
In Oakland, the company has encountered numerous foes, including former Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, who unsuccessfully tried to indict Radius on numerous felony charges in 2023 over a massive fire that left black smoke billowing in the sky.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for billowing
Adjective
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Choiniere intercepted a pass near midfield, raced to the top of the penalty arc and slipped a rolling shot inside the left post to open the scoring in the 73rd minute.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The dough must be mixed by hand or a low-speed mixer, and the rounds must be made without the help of a rolling pin.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The front tire was flat, with a screw protruding from it.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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The protruding exterior door handles are easy to grab with heavy gloves on and look good.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But even before that, there were questions and media folks, like myself and others, were poking these questions about the president's former president's acuity and age and how much that was affecting his decision making or ability to run a campaign and even be President of the United States.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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The villains in this TikTok trend are clear, with most of the videos poking fun at narcissistic, annoying, or outright delusional people that just seem to be an inescapable part of life these days.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Another effective anti-swelling remedy is a delicious snack that may be hiding in the fridge.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Penn’s curdled facial expressions, sever buzzcut and bulging biceps morphed him into a cruel lethal weapon, but that performance — like Taylor’s — stayed stuck in the same groove throughout.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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To stabilize bulging sides, drive rebar rods into the soil along the exterior of the beds.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Her curls were styled in a casual side-part with her natural wavy texture on full display.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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Now, my youthful experimentations with this stretchy style weren't exactly camera ready, as it was constantly getting tangled in my thick, wavy hair.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Billowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/billowing. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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