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
Lincee Ray, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
In September, president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank said Leonard would not play until the swelling in his knee was completely gone.
—Law Murray, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
February The night of the shooting, Skye undergoes an emergency craniotomy to relieve the pressure from the swelling in her skull.
—Elise Wrabetz, NBC news, 25 Dec. 2024
Research found that oral C. asiatica improved signs and symptoms of venous insufficiency, such as varicose veins, leg heaviness, pain, and swelling (edema).
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Lo and behold, Dr. Hunter (Joey Phillips) is there and makes our boy an eyepatch to help the swelling.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
In September, president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank said Leonard would not play until the swelling in his knee was completely gone.
—Law Murray, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
February The night of the shooting, Skye undergoes an emergency craniotomy to relieve the pressure from the swelling in her skull.
—Elise Wrabetz, NBC news, 25 Dec. 2024
Research found that oral C. asiatica improved signs and symptoms of venous insufficiency, such as varicose veins, leg heaviness, pain, and swelling (edema).
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swelling
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Variations include banh canh cua, which is often a thick soup with lumps of crab, and banh canh cha ca, a thinner broth with fish cakes that’s popular in south central Vietnam.Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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Steroid injections: Corticosteroid injections may help shrink inflamed lumps and provide quick relief from pain and swelling.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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These are said to support the circadian clock and also stimulate the release of serotonin, thereby increasing concentration and well-being.Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 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
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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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As with every other defensive-minded candidate in this hiring cycle, Glenn would have to present a blueprint for accelerating Williams’ growth.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 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 Kings are 6-1 since Christie took over, losing only his first game in the role, and 3-0 while Fox has nursed a bruise in his right glute after a hard fall on a dunk attempt against the Memphis Grizzlies.Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 11 Jan. 2025
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Adams’ boyfriend, Jeremy Aldridge, had a broken leg, multiple fractures and bruises.Glenn E. Rice, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Create a bold community scene, like a bakery, a laundromat with two spinning machines and a rolling door, a ceramics studio with a spinning wheel, and more.Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025
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Motion looks good, too, because the camera sensor scans quickly enough to avoid ugly rolling shutter distortion.PCMAG, PCMAG, 14 Jan. 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 20 Jan. 2025.
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