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
Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2025
Think of the swelling of your heart at an exquisite harmony, the knowing glance from another parent in an instant of unintended comedy, or the fleeting eye contact with a child scanning the crowd for reassurance.
—Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
This condition involves inflammation and swelling of the bile ducts and causes fever, chills, abdominal pain, and jaundice.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 31 Jan. 2025
Signs of a more severe injury include intense pain, swelling and difficulty walking.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The actor and comedian said he was diagnosed in October after experiencing an upper respiratory infection caused by major swelling in his lymph nodes.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2025
Think of the swelling of your heart at an exquisite harmony, the knowing glance from another parent in an instant of unintended comedy, or the fleeting eye contact with a child scanning the crowd for reassurance.
—Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
This condition involves inflammation and swelling of the bile ducts and causes fever, chills, abdominal pain, and jaundice.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 31 Jan. 2025
Signs of a more severe injury include intense pain, swelling and difficulty walking.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swelling
Noun
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Similar to Milla’s story on the show, Ainscough was diagnosed with epithelioid sarcoma in 2008 following a biopsy of lumps from her left arm.—
Kelsie Gibson,
People.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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These crab cakes were not full of jumbo lump, but had claw and backfin meat and sold for ten cents.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
1 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
Verb
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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
Noun
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And honestly, bruises, aches and pains come with the territory.—
Max Gao,
IndieWire,
7 Feb. 2025
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Claude, who suffered a bone bruise in his leg but continued to play in USC’s 70-64 home win against then-No. 7 Michigan State on Saturday, had been listed as questionable before the game.—
Staff and news service reports,
Orange County Register,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Increase to high flame to bring soup to a rolling boil.—
Phil Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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The plan’s single biggest investment is in rolling stock — $11 billion for 1,500 new train cars meant to replace old models on the Long Island Rail Road and the city’s subway system.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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 21 Feb. 2025.
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