as in rolling
to form into a round compact mass
balled up the paper and threw it at the garbage can
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Recent Examples of balling
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
DeWanna Bonner is the consummate sixth player, still balling in her age-38 season.
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Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
Bryce Young was balling though.
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Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2026
Some Cypress Village residents are beseeching the city to keep it that way, even as the HOA applies to let the pickle balling resume.
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Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
At the time, state officials alleged that Platte County had been low-balling assessments for years.
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Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
That’s where the fire-balling Doval could loom large.
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Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
These are the romance movies that lean into big emotions, meaningful connections, and the kind of love that lingers long after the credits roll — and will likely leave you balling your eyes out.
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Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
Its traditional, comfortable aesthetic matches mine perfectly, though as someone who’s forever balling on a budget, the prices make their products just out of reach.
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Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
DeWanna Bonner is the consummate sixth player, still balling in her age-38 season.
—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
Bryce Young was balling though.
—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2026
Some Cypress Village residents are beseeching the city to keep it that way, even as the HOA applies to let the pickle balling resume.
—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
At the time, state officials alleged that Platte County had been low-balling assessments for years.
—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
That’s where the fire-balling Doval could loom large.
—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
These are the romance movies that lean into big emotions, meaningful connections, and the kind of love that lingers long after the credits roll — and will likely leave you balling your eyes out.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
Its traditional, comfortable aesthetic matches mine perfectly, though as someone who’s forever balling on a budget, the prices make their products just out of reach.
—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balling
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When Doncic played for the Dallas Mavericks and led them to the 2024 NBA Finals, his two centers — Derek Lively and Daniel Gafford — were exceptional in their roles as lob threats, blocking shots and rolling to the rim.
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All year, the coastline is a unique, peaceful, and untouched place, thanks to its state park status (no one’s rolling a cooler and beach umbrella onto these rocks).
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Foremost, there is the matter of rounding out a power rotation that lost 7-footer Kel’el Ware in the trade.
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Plus, let’s face it, a TV show’s budget is a mere rounding error for a company worth $4 trillion, so does anybody over there really care if only a few nerds watch Foundation?
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“Balling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balling. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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