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
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Tender swelling, redness or warmth — sometimes with painful or frequent urination or fever — may be epididymitis, the condition Johnson had.
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Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Another effective anti-swelling remedy is a delicious snack that may be hiding in the fridge.
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Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
27 Oct. 2025
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
1 July 2026
Pack a few moleskin strips in your suitcase to combat foot swelling after long days of exploring.
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Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
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Noun
Patients most often notice symptoms like swelling and fatigue, as Williams did.
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Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Tender swelling, redness or warmth — sometimes with painful or frequent urination or fever — may be epididymitis, the condition Johnson had.
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Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Adjective
The hope was this would mean less swelling, less pain and, potentially, a significantly faster recovery.
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Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Another effective anti-swelling remedy is a delicious snack that may be hiding in the fridge.
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Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
At that point, our yellow sun will start swelling into a red giant star about 100 times its current size.
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Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
1 July 2026
Pack a few moleskin strips in your suitcase to combat foot swelling after long days of exploring.
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Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swelling
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Pastas, all made in house, are a solid choice too—like the Squid Ink Orecchiette with lump crab.
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Stocklas was retired by the time of his Powerball win, which netted a lump-sum payment of $191 million.
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The National Interagency Fire Center reported that nearly 3 million acres have burned across the country since the start of the year, faster than the rolling 10-year average.
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Cars will quickly overheat, and power outages and rolling brownouts are possible.
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As summer arrives, snow begins melting, ice hardens and rocks loosen, increasing the risk of falls and rockfall.
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When patients can’t pay, hospitals absorb the costs and pass them onto people with insurance by increasing prices, studies show.
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The financial struggles led to them not being able to pay vendors, which led key brands to stop sending the retailers products to sell, further accelerating its decline.
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The move comes amid rising demand for local asset servicing, with Saudi Arabia accelerating the development of its capital markets as part of its Vision 2030 agenda.
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The apartment's one window, protruding from the zinc roof, faces west, putting it in direct sun from midday to dusk.
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All door handles in the ward are metal levers flush with the door, rather than protruding, to prevent patients from using them as ligature points.
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DeLauter sustained a right rib cage fracture/bruise when colliding with the right field wall.
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According to Globo, the woman had multiple bruises on her breasts, neck and lips.
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And each time another first-time climber reaches the top, the applause rising from the rocks below suggests that, little by little, that community is growing.
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Practices are seeing rising amputations, and hospitalizations are surging.
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Your 12th House of Rest and Reflection opens wider as Jupiter arrives, expanding your inner world and asking for generous rest that renews focus.
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This diverse, global podcast journalism is vital for informing creators, advertisers, and the expanding audience, reflecting podcasting's evolving identity and widespread appeal.
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“Swelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swelling. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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