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as in sphere
a more or less round body or mass
the little rubber ball used in racquetball a ball of string
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as in bullet
a usually round or cone-shaped little piece of lead made to be fired from a firearm
found a cache of musket balls while excavating the old fort
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Recent Examples of ball
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Jackson Merrill blasted a ball to left-center field leading off, and, two outs later, Jake Cronenworth drove in two runs with a shot to right-center.
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Liana Handler
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Veronica Hinke,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2026
The Knicks are back out in front, as Jalen Brunson is balling despite hobbling after hurting his right knee and left ankle.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Lasko’s teammate, Devin Taylor, was able to get up and field the rolling ball that split the two defenders, but Lasko stayed on the ground in what was a pretty ugly crash.
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Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Jackson Merrill blasted a ball to left-center field leading off, and, two outs later, Jake Cronenworth drove in two runs with a shot to right-center.
—
Liana Handler
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Verb
Lord described Walter Bedford as the night baker who cannon-balled into the ocean in chapter 6.
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Veronica Hinke,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2026
The Knicks are back out in front, as Jalen Brunson is balling despite hobbling after hurting his right knee and left ankle.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ball
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More than 160 years earlier, Galileo's telescopic observations had revealed mountains, valleys, and craters on the lunar surface, overturning the ancient notion that heavenly bodies were perfect spheres.
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Tradition of separation The idea of separate spheres of spiritual and secular functions and authority was advanced by religious and secular thinkers to benefit both religion and the state.
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The agency also adopted additional security measures, such as surrounding the president with bullet-resistant glass at outdoor events.
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Perhaps not coincidentally, if there was a Hot 100 of trades, welding would be #1 with a bullet.
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The 200-person affair counted among its guests Kardashian family friend LaLa Anthony, West pals Common and first dance-singer John Legend (with wife Chrissy Teigen) as well as Bocelli, who sang Kardashian down the aisle.
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The song has since soundtracked countless proposals and first dances for Swifties and their betrothed all over the world.
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Shopping Amazon Prime Day clothing deals is always about snagging wardrobe essentials, and maybe a few seasonal buys to round out the mix.
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Boise’s Trilogy Development is requesting to annex an additional 27 acres on the eastern portion of the site to round out the development.
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This may be because there are many instances when the air temperature is high, but the wet bulb globe temperature is lower than the air temperature, thanks to humidity levels, cloud cover, wind speed or other factors.
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Lantana, zinnias, California poppies, and globe gilia are a few drought-tolerant options.
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In Gohrischheide, in eastern Germany, a fire broke out in a large forest that's still contaminated with ammunition from World War II, complicating efforts by firefighters.
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In Gohrischheide, in eastern Germany, a fire broke out in a large forest that’s still contaminated with ammunition from World War II, which made the firefighters’ efforts even more complicated.
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Dunkin’ Prom, which funds alternative proms for teens who may have missed theirs for medical reasons and lastly, grants to customize hospital spaces to create joy.
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Travis opted for a pinstripe suit for his big night out at prom in 2008.
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And, catcher Logan O’Hoppe walked off the series finale against the Orioles with a slow-rolling infield single in extra innings the next day.
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At one point, comedian Nikki Glaser rolled down her window and quickly rolled it back up.
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“Ball.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ball. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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