1
as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the number of students who stay home sick balloons every winter
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2
as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the paper bag ballooned and blew away as the wind lifted it skyward
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Recent Examples of balloon
By 2023, the price had ballooned from $100 million to $145 million due to rising labor and construction costs.
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Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2025
Wrecked by anxiety, his ERA ballooned and the side effects compounded.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 1 May 2025
So, products that typically cost $20 can balloon to $50.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
That quickly ballooned into one of Orange County’s most popular pastry go-tos.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
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Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2025
Wrecked by anxiety, his ERA ballooned and the side effects compounded.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 1 May 2025
So, products that typically cost $20 can balloon to $50.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
That quickly ballooned into one of Orange County’s most popular pastry go-tos.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balloon
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The solid job gains in April also increase the odds that the Federal Reserve will keep its benchmark interest rate steady when policy makers meet next week on May 6-7, experts say.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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Incidents are increasing now because people are hungry and people are trying to survive, and that is going to also have an effect on society.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
2 May 2025
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But in May 2023, while out for a run, the New Hampshire native noticed something strange: a large bump protruding from her abdomen.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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The actor shared memories of the time his balls unwittingly protruded out of his boxer briefs during an off-Broadway production, on the latest episode of the SmartLess podcast.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Iconic sportswear and footwear giant Adidas said Tuesday that the price of all its products will rise in the U.S. due to President Donald Trump's tariffs.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Potential Challenges: Import costs could rise, affecting product pricing for small businesses.—
Britney Porter,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Pickard poked fun at himself late in the regular season for doing a double-pad stack in 2025.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Several viewers have shared their own opinions on what the goldendoodle's decision to stay downstairs with the man means, while others have expressed how similarly their own pets behave, or poked fun at the viral moment, causing joy among viewers.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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With just roughly 20,000 year-rounders, the island’s population swells in the summer.—
Lee Cobaj,
Robb Report,
1 May 2025
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That number has since swelled to 19, the latest being Eugenio Suárez, who belted four over the fence for the Diamondbacks last Saturday.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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That’s Meghan addressing her children, by the way, not their bulging one-way inboxes.—
Claire Cohen,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2025
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The $499 Pixel 9a is a refreshing take on modern smartphones, thanks to its clean rear design and lack of a bulging camera module – similar to Apple’s iPhone 16e.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Currently, a shift in technology and user behavior might accelerate the conclusion of the agreement.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Witnesses told police the SUV appeared to accelerate directly at the family.—
Bethany Brown,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Wave has since expanded its family of petunias with brands such as Tidal Wave, Easy Wave, and Shock Wave.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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Known for its extreme violence, the group has expanded into Central America and various regions in the U.S. Law enforcement agencies have linked MS-13 to numerous violent crimes including murder, human trafficking, extortion, and drug distribution.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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“Balloon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balloon. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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