swellings

Definition of swellingsnext
plural of swelling

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of swellings Infection is rapid, causing swellings in the lymph nodes (buboes) and leading to septicaemia and pulmonary infection. Matthew Binnicker, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swellings
Noun
  • Caglianone took his lumps — most noticeably charted by his chase rate outside the strike zone — in short order.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
  • One easy trick can turn those misshapen lumps with scraggly edges into gorgeous, bakery-worthy treats.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The report noted some mottling and nodules in the liver and a spleen with one hypoechoic mass and multiple similar nodules suggestive of hemangiosarcoma.
    Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
  • That is, they are dotted with nodules inhabited by nitrogen-fixing bacteria that obviate the need for fertilizer.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • But Kaszas’ ultimate destiny had nothing to do with inflicting — or receiving — bruises, contusions or broken limbs.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
  • At right, bruises can be seen on her wrist.
    Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Kabocha is usually dark green or orange with faint stripes or bumps on the outside, with vibrant orange flesh on the inside.
    Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
  • This victory bumps Italy's curling team up to fourth place, right behind Canada.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Prune the top stems of the canopy back so that each only has 2 to 3 outward-facing leaf nodes.
    Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
  • To plant one of the ANT nodes, Trevor Katz told me while walking up a slope scattered with juniper trees, does not require much.
    Lauren Steele, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026

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“Swellings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swellings. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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