as in lump
a small rounded mass of swollen tissue
the swelling at the site of the insect bite was not too concerning
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as in surging
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as in increasing
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the club membership has really swelled in recent months
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as in accelerating
to make greater in size, amount, or number
more layoffs will swell the ranks of the unemployed to unprecedented levels
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as in protruding
to extend outward beyond a usual point
at that point the Congo River swells and forms Malebo Pool
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Recent Examples of swelling
Matthew Wosnitzer, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2025
Symptoms of chikungunya infections include fever, joint pain, headache, muscle pain, joint swelling or rash, according to the CDC, and the best way to prevent chikungunya is to avoid mosquito bites.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
Both drugs also cost more than $25,000 a year, and can cause brain swelling and bleeding.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 26 Feb. 2025
Out of every 1,000 cases, around 200 children require hospitalization, 50 develop pneumonia, one experiences brain swelling that can lead to deafness or disability, and between one and three die.
—Brandy Zadrozny, NBC News, 25 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Early signs include fever, low body temperature, rapid breathing, a fast heart rate, confusion, and the swelling of tissues (edema).
—Matthew Wosnitzer, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2025
Symptoms of chikungunya infections include fever, joint pain, headache, muscle pain, joint swelling or rash, according to the CDC, and the best way to prevent chikungunya is to avoid mosquito bites.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
Both drugs also cost more than $25,000 a year, and can cause brain swelling and bleeding.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 26 Feb. 2025
Out of every 1,000 cases, around 200 children require hospitalization, 50 develop pneumonia, one experiences brain swelling that can lead to deafness or disability, and between one and three die.
—Brandy Zadrozny, NBC News, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swelling
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While less consequential for than last year’s clothing controversy involving the apparel brands Nike and Fanatics—which affected jerseys worn by players—New Era’s apparent misstep is another example of MLB’s brand taking lumps because of design decisions made outside of its purview.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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The puck broke Ray’s glasses and left a massive lump on his head, but Ray didn’t miss a second of game action.—
Matthew Fairburn,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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An increasing number of large and mid-size firms are reporting on their sustainability initiatives.—
Aliza Knox,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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As president, Biden helped the country past the COVID pandemic, increasing the availability of testing and vaccines.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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That means that any sudden car movements – stopping, accelerating, or turning – could cause the tires to skid on top of the snow.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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Major institutions are accelerating this transformation.—
Roomy Khan,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 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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The child had bruises covering his face and body, according to the news station, citing police.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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The victim was unconscious and had bruises on his face and body when the couple dropped him at Downstate Medical Center in East Flatbush Saturday.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Imagine waking up every morning to the sun rising over the Sierra Nevada and the American River, and then unwinding with the sun going down over your own private vineyard and the rolling hills.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Mar. 2025
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The study uses the Census Bureau’s one-year median household income estimates, as opposed to the rolling averages, which puts Boise’s at $79,977 and Idaho’s at $74,942.—
Daniel Schrager,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Mar. 2025
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With 2025 fast approaching, the start of a new year offers nonprofit professionals an opportune time to critically assess ongoing and rising trends impacting their communities and constituents.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Operators will have to pay $900 per ton of emissions, rising to $1,500 per ton in a few years.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Many are expanding across markets.—
Alex Lazarow,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Last month, the Biden administration proposed further expanding access to the drugs for enrollees in Medicare and Medicaid.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Swelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swelling. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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