Synonyms of snowball

snowball

verb

as in to increase

to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number

the little problems we ignored began to snowball into huge headaches

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increase
• rise
• swell
• accelerate
• climb
• expand
• wax
• accumulate
• multiply
• escalate
• spread
• intensify
• roll up
• gain
• proliferate
• mount
• balloon
• jump
• boom
• mushroom
• surge
• enlarge
• build up
• appreciate
• rocket
• burgeon
• heighten
• bulk
• skyrocket
• peak
• inflate
• puff (up)
• redouble
• blow up
• crescendo
• crest
• distend

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decrease
• diminish
• lessen
• recede
• contract
• dwindle
• wane

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of snowball

Especially if ugly seasons like last year pile up and the problem continues to snowball. — James Mirtle, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

That personal expedition snowballed into an association, The Sun Trip, dedicated to promoting renewable energy, sustainable transport, and grassroots engineering through long-distance cycling expeditions. — New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026

But frequent $5 or $10 purchases can quietly snowball into a much larger monthly expense. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026

In the three decades-plus since, a highly successful restaurant launch has snowballed into one of hospitality’s most recognizable global brands. — Nick Scott, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026