doming

verb

present participle of dome
as in swelling

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doming
  1. swelling
  2. protruding
  3. lengthening
  4. bulging
  5. jutting
  6. overhanging
  7. standing out
  8. pouting
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  • If cancer has spread to nearby tissues or organs, other signs may include difficulty or pain with peeing, loss of appetite and weight, dull backache or swelling in your legs, pelvic and abdominal pain, diarrhea and fatigue.
    — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
  • That way, the treatment will have settled into your skin, while still giving a little bit of time to heal in the event that swelling or bruising occurs.
    — Rio Viera-Newton, Vogue, 23 July 2026
Definition of swelling
Verb
  • While Kali’s protruding tongue is sometimes interpreted as a gesture of embarrassment or shame, the Rolling Stones’ logo reimagines it as a symbol of protest and antiestablishment sentiment.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026
  • Archaeologists surveying the area in 2020 came across human bones protruding from the ground.
    — Allen Breed, Fortune, 17 July 2026
Definition of protruding
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  • The Clinique High Impact Mascara is a volumizing and lengthening formula that separates the lashes for a dramatic, bold finish.
    — Jessie Quinn, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
  • The ultimate test for whether Dryad’s system or Seneca’s drones can nip fires in the bud will come if fire agencies deploy them during the lengthening wildfire season.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 20 July 2026
Definition of lengthening
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  • Their bulging eyes stare back at the Queen’s Consort, empty in pallid faces.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • The design choice makes the missiles look strange, their rear end bulging.
    — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
Definition of bulging
Verb
  • The floor plans were a jigsaw alignment, jutting around to provide access to windows and narrow harbor views.
    — Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
  • Visit San Clemente Pier, jutting 1,300 feet into the Pacific, for sunset views and decadent seafood at Fisherman’s Restaurant.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
Definition of jutting
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  • According to the Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office, picking fruit off an overhanging branch can result in a $200 civil citation or even criminal charges.
    — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • Although some mushrooms tolerate sun, mushrooms are more likely to sprout in shady spots with lots of overhanging trees and brush.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 16 June 2026
Definition of overhanging
Verb
  • Janna and Diego Escalante, his assistant standing out front tasked with introducing the carts to curious customers, gave Ash a quick tutorial on how to use the screen and enter items from her shopping list.
    — Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
  • Narrative podcasts are under threat primarily because of high production costs, a shift in listener habits toward video formats, and the difficulty of standing out in a crowded market.
    — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of standing out
Verb
  • Some people will probably be pouting in those debriefs.
    — Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
  • My introduction to Peters came late last year, when Instagram’s algorithm served me a video of him wearing a baseball cap, primping and pouting for the camera.
    — Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2026
Definition of pouting
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