as in approximate
not precisely correct
I suspect that the ballpark costs we were quoted for the kitchen renovation will turn out to be too low
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Recent Examples of ballpark
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025
And Devers knew that his new home ballpark didn’t have a 37-foot, 2-inch Green Monster standing sentry over the left fielder, ready to receive bank shots and turn them into extra-base hits.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Ashira Prossack, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2022
The Astros share their spring training complex and ballpark with the Washington Nationals.
—Chron, 5 Mar. 2021
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Adjective
The ballpark doesn’t allow for any type of weapon to be brought into the facility.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025
And Devers knew that his new home ballpark didn’t have a 37-foot, 2-inch Green Monster standing sentry over the left fielder, ready to receive bank shots and turn them into extra-base hits.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Noun
An easy way to do this is create an Excel spreadsheet to track your spending or go back though your bank and credit card statements from the past year to get a ballpark idea of your monthly spending.
—Ashira Prossack, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2022
The Astros share their spring training complex and ballpark with the Washington Nationals.
—Chron, 5 Mar. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ballpark
Adjective
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Target's corporate website doesn't list opening dates for the new stores, but does reveal the approximate size of each new location.—
Chris Sims,
The Courier-Journal,
14 July 2025
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The Associated Press has assembled an approximate timeline of the events before, during and after the deadly flash flood from sources including state and local documents, social media posts, firsthand accounts and scanner traffic archived on Broadcastify.—
HANNAH FINGERHUT,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
Noun
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From terraces to private gardens to public parks, Enea expertly crafts landscapes that respond to the local conditions and lessen the impact of climate change.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
7 July 2025
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What To Know Bass was at the park around 11:07 a.m., according to local news station FOX 11.—
Amanda Castro
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Some neighborhood residents are opposed, saying the loss of woodlands would harm an important environmental area.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
9 July 2025
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In lower-income areas, where trapping is less common, coyotes tended to roam more freely, even though these neighborhoods often had more pollution and fewer resources that would typically support wild canines.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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The Congressional Budget Office estimated the bill would add $3.3 trillion to the national debt over the next decade, though Republican leaders dismissed the projection as inaccurate.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
4 July 2025
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And finding those homes proved challenging because many records were missing or inaccurate — some handwritten on notecards dating to the early 1900s.—
Michael Phillis,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2025
Noun
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The 11th Hour Alexa Bliss Call Bliss told Nikki and Brie Bella that her return was hanging in the balance, even as fans were filing into the stadium in Indianapolis.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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The fine folks over at NFL Throwback posted a video last week of the craziest stadium moments.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
7 July 2025
Noun
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In the vicinity close to the stadium, the atmosphere grew rowdier but good-natured.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
7 July 2025
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The sudden flash flood warning issued for the Camp Mystic vicinity compelled many to pull back, disrupting the already complex operations.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Several tunes from the full-length are either new to the rankings or return, including one by one of the most respected musicians in country music.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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With several new tunes hitting streaming services just in time for the weekend, Beliebers swooped in to show their support for Swag, selecting the pop star’s studio return over new music from BLACKPINK, TWICE, Tyla, Clipse, Deftones and more.—
Ashley Iasimone,
Billboard,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Every one of the strikeouts Padres relief pitcher Jason Adam hurls matters.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Reuters reported in September that Samsung had instructed its subsidiaries worldwide to cut 30% of staff in some divisions, citing sources familiar with the matter.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
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“Ballpark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ballpark. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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