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balloon

noun as in inflated material or vehicle

Strongest match

verb as in billow out; bloat

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As it stands, Oracle’s backlog has ballooned, and the company has projected strong revenue growth, but investors increasingly want information on how these deals will affect profitability.

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In recent years, restaurants have struggled to raise prices enough to cover ballooning costs.

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At AMC, orange and green balloon sculptures—the color scheme of Swift’s album—arched over theater door entrances.

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Along with fighting crime, Sliwa’s campaign promises include a novel concept for tackling the city’s ballooning rat problem.

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Across the country, adults are embracing their youthful side to the extreme, gathering in parks to toss water balloons, play tug of war and hop around in competitive sack races.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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