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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
Maria Verza, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Images of the ensuing violence — tanker trucks burning on highways and columns of gray smoke billowing over the popular tourist destination of Puerto Vallarta — drew worldwide attention.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Videos showed smoke billowing over the tourist city of Puerto Vallarta in Jalisco and people sprinting through the airport of the state’s capital in panic.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 23 Feb. 2026
Some Chicago-area residents in Puerto Vallarta recounted hearing explosions and seeing thick black smoke billowing from cars and businesses throughout the city.
—Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Videos circulating on social media showed plumes of smoke billowing over the tourist city of Puerto Vallarta in Jalisco, and people sprinting through the airport of the state’s capital in panic.
—Fabiola Sanchez, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
Videos circulating social media showed plumes of smoke billowing over the tourist city of Puerto Vallarta in Jalisco, and people sprinting through the airport of the state’s capital in panic.
—Fabiola Sánchez, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
Cars burned out by cartel members blocked roads in 20 Mexican states and left smoke billowing into the air.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
The design is lighter, brighter, and breezier, with signature billowing white curtains, surrealist design pieces, and 171 guest rooms and suites that feels as luxe as ever.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
Cars burned out by cartel members blocked roads in 20 Mexican states and left smoke billowing into the air.
—Maria Verza, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Images of the ensuing violence — tanker trucks burning on highways and columns of gray smoke billowing over the popular tourist destination of Puerto Vallarta — drew worldwide attention.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Videos showed smoke billowing over the tourist city of Puerto Vallarta in Jalisco and people sprinting through the airport of the state’s capital in panic.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 23 Feb. 2026
Some Chicago-area residents in Puerto Vallarta recounted hearing explosions and seeing thick black smoke billowing from cars and businesses throughout the city.
—Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Videos circulating on social media showed plumes of smoke billowing over the tourist city of Puerto Vallarta in Jalisco, and people sprinting through the airport of the state’s capital in panic.
—Fabiola Sanchez, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
Videos circulating social media showed plumes of smoke billowing over the tourist city of Puerto Vallarta in Jalisco, and people sprinting through the airport of the state’s capital in panic.
—Fabiola Sánchez, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
Cars burned out by cartel members blocked roads in 20 Mexican states and left smoke billowing into the air.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
The design is lighter, brighter, and breezier, with signature billowing white curtains, surrealist design pieces, and 171 guest rooms and suites that feels as luxe as ever.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for billowing
Adjective
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In other words, a rolling proof of concept for just how outrageous modern electric torque can be in a lightweight chassis.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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Scroll through the gallery below for a rolling guide to all the stars on the BAFTAs red carpet.—
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That combination of features — translucent body, segmented frame, protruding teeth, up to 11 claws and enlarged thoracic spines — made the organism distinct enough to warrant an entirely new genus.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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Around the side, the former casino facade is now the front of Joe Leaphorn’s workplace, the Kayenta tribal police station, complete with protruding wood beams.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Prince Edward and the former Prince Andrew smiled for the camera while poking their heads through the stone barriers on the grounds outside Buckingham Palace.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Social media users have also been poking fun at how popular the jackets are among the Asian diaspora.—
Stephy Chung,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 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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The kids froze mid-mouthful, eyes bulging in horror at the thought of having to witness such a thing in the company of their parents.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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The workshop was a leather Pouch, bulging with what a child can win.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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On the 002, a trail runner tailored to ground feel, wavy lines from previous iterations carry extra relevance now, and a gum sole unit provides a stark contrast.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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January Jones's wavy texture is hair envy-inducing.—
Krista Carter,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Billowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/billowing. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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