snowball

[snoh-bawl] / ˈsnoʊˌbɔl /

VERB

increase

Synonyms

STRONGEST

escalate heighten intensify multiply proliferate swell widen

STRONG

advance aggrandize aggravate amplify annex augment boost broaden build burgeon deepen develop dilate distend double enhance enlarge exaggerate expand extend further grow inflate lengthen magnify mount pad progress prolong protract pullulate raise redouble reinforce rise sharpen soar spread strengthen supplement swarm teem thicken triple upsurge wax

WEAK

build up run up slap on step up tack on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decrease lessen lower weaken

STRONG

abbreviate abridge compress condense contract curtail cut decline deflate degrade depress diminish discourage drop fall hinder hurt minimize narrow recede reduce retreat retrogress shorten shrink slump subtract take back undermine

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Now, Delta is trying to shore up operations as it heads into the busy summer travel season, when problems can snowball into meltdowns for carriers and passengers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

“But from the point of view of energy, this is a snowball — and every week that passes, you have tighter markets,” Brito said.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Before this series, the Lakers had a snowball in hell’s chance of winning it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

The suit was filed on behalf of a Costco member in the state, Matthew Stockov, and seeks class-action status, meaning it has the potential to snowball into something bigger.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

I thought it was Peter, because he threw the snowball.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea

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