as in rolling
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as in protruding
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the curtains in the open windows billowed in the summer wind
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Adjective
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North Carolina DuPont State Recreational Forest Image With 12,400 acres of rolling mountain landscapes and four major waterfalls, DuPont State Recreational Forest is a local favorite for fishing, hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking.—
Ruffin Prevost,
New York Times,
21 May 2025 -
The resulting shortfall has led to widespread rolling blackouts, disrupting not just electricity but critical services including water distribution, telecommunications, and internet access.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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While tending to their garden this fall, homeowners in upstate New York spotted what appeared to be two giant teeth protruding from the soil, partially concealed by plant fronds.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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According to the news release, the mastodon jaw was found protruding from the topsoil, which caught the homeowner's attention.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
18 Dec. 2024
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On Wednesday, March 19, the couple filmed an Instagram Reel poking fun at their recent red carpet interview with Extra at the grand re-opening of Planet Hollywood in NYC on Tuesday, March 11.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Generally, a plant whose roots are poking out will be completely root-bound.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Mar. 2025
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Mara Roszak is shedding some light on how Steinfeld went from her signature long tresses to the wavy, period-accurate bob.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Image At one of their protests, a wavy, 20-foot balloon man who vaguely resembled Mr. Musk saluted into the air.—
Michael D. Shear,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Billowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/billowing. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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