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had a ball

VERB

have fun

Synonyms

WEAK

beat the drum cut loose enjoy feast get down get it on go to town jubilate kick up one's heels let loose let off steam live it up make merry paint the town red party raise hell raise the roof rejoice revel revere

Example Sentences

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Brett Arends had a ball sharing some fascinating information with soccer fans and people who like to bet on sporting events.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

At that time, Greg Matus said his son was “obviously upset” and “disappointed that he had a ball in his hands and some guy took it away from him.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2024

Many of the Games's volunteers have had a ball in Paris, if the gleeful dancing by a troupe near the Stade de France on one balmy night is anything to go by.

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2024

“I had a ball, it’s awesome racing with these people, a lot of fun,” he said.

From Washington Times • Aug. 12, 2023

He kept adding to this until he had a ball of fluff three inches in diameter.

From "The River" by Gary Paulsen