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
Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 18 Oct. 2024
Symptoms include itchy ears, leading to scratching; pain when their heads or ears are touched; ear discharge; swelling and rednesss; and unpleasant smell coming from their ears.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Bruising and swelling typically go down after five to seven days, and that was definitely true for me.
—Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 25 Nov. 2024
March 20, 2022 Donovan says Ball will stop attempting to run at full-speed for 10 days in an attempt to reduce knee swelling.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2024
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Noun
This condition causes joint inflammation (swelling and irritation) and pain.
—Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 18 Oct. 2024
Symptoms include itchy ears, leading to scratching; pain when their heads or ears are touched; ear discharge; swelling and rednesss; and unpleasant smell coming from their ears.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Bruising and swelling typically go down after five to seven days, and that was definitely true for me.
—Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 25 Nov. 2024
March 20, 2022 Donovan says Ball will stop attempting to run at full-speed for 10 days in an attempt to reduce knee swelling.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swelling
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The result is a 120-horsepower power output coupled to a robust 69 pound-feet of torque, all from a lump weighing at just 120 pounds - a full 20 pounds less than the old 105 horsepower 955cc L-Twin in the current Super Sport and other models.William Roberson, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Gradually pour in half of the milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming, then whisk in the remaining milk.Brianna Crane, Axios, 23 Nov. 2024
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Jones repeatedly called the shooting that killed 20 children and six educators a hoax staged by actors and aimed at increasing gun control.CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Furthermore, by increasing employee sentiment and utilization, vacancies and vacancy times are reduced, which ultimately improves the profitability of these spaces.Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In 2021, to fuel its growth and success, the founders bestowed the honor of accelerating the company to Rich Berry, a business school graduate with extensive experience in brand management specializing in the frozen foods industry.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, this cheap capacity led to some of the first national brands, and when globalization started accelerating in the 1970s, dominant American brands evolved into dominant global ones.Byrne Hobart, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
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The attack was foiled when a Secret Service agent spotted a firearm protruding from the bushes.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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There's a place for elaborate garlands, flameless candles, and feathery plumes protruding from Christmas trees.Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2024
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The long road miles, the stagnant offense, the physical bruises from losses to bigger, tougher teams all gone.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Forward Paul George has had two bone bruises on the same knee.Tony Jones, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Wayne and Karen live in Livonia, NY, in a Victorian home with a view of rolling fields, deer, and greenhouses.Anna Noyes, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
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Cyclists can carve through the countryside on routes that loop around famed Sun Moon Lake, or push through the rolling hills of the Nantou Route.Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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Amazon has also been tweaking its capex strategy, reducing spending on lower-return e-commerce infrastructure, while doubling down on technology infrastructure to meet rising artificial intelligence demand.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Housing prices have proved particularly sticky since the pandemic, with home prices, rents and mortgage rates all rising significantly in recent years.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Next up, Chen will start selling the Spring/Summer 2025 collection on the Wangda website in February, and plans on expanding into accessories, handbags, as well as shoes from reconstructed materials.Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The global live music market is expanding at a rate of 17% annually, and is projected to grow by another $36 billion by 2028, according to a recent report from market research firm Technavio.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Swelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swelling. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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