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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  • Grimes was questionable for Wednesday’s game, but still had swelling, Redick said, which could have affected the right-handed guard’s shooting.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
  • In the six months before the family left their home in Wesley Chapel, Florida, concerns escalated when Silas was hospitalized with parotitis (swelling of the salivary glands located over the jaw) and cellulitis (skin infection).
    — Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of swelling
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  • The original runway design featured tiny, sculptural antlers protruding from the collar, though these appear to have been removed for Jenner’s red-carpet outing.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Wire-thin cables protruding from the implant exit Pancho’s skull through the coin-sized opening.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of protruding
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  • Just minutes into public testimony, the livestream crashed, lengthening the meeting by about an hour until it was restored.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 6 Nov. 2026
  • So far, fall 2026 has been filled with sleek, low-profile loafers, leg-lengthening boots, and fresh takes on classic ballet flats, to name a few.
    — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of lengthening
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  • But on my face is my stupid sleep mask, with the bumps bulging out over the eyes.
    — Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Earlier in the week, the team said the 23-year-old NFL player had been dealing with a bulging disc in his back.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of bulging
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  • For his debut couture collection in July, Piccioli sent out feathery, topiary-like gowns and dressed Gigi Hadid in a dramatic, face-framing, body-engulfing hood of jutting rooster feathers.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026
  • As can be seen on the publicly available site map for the project, the new structure would be added to the front end of the center, jutting out toward Sandy Farm Road.
    — Nats_syndicator, Baltimore Sun, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of jutting
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  • Analysts said his ouster could lead to a 20%-plus decline in the shares with the uncertainty that would follow overhanging the stock a bit longer after that.
    — Sean Conlon,Hugh Leask,Jenny Lee,Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Carefully trim back any shrubs, plants, or overhanging branches to maintain 2 to 3 feet of clearance around the system.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of overhanging
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  • Foster made the most of the opportunity, tallying seven catches for 73 yards and a touchdown in the preseason and standing out throughout training camp.
    — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Agribusiness stocks are standing out on their charts as commodities regain momentum.
    — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of standing out
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  • During the first day of the charter, Sandy notices that Nathan is punishing Joe for pouting in the previous charter, which wins her over to Joe’s side.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Kardashian was snapped sitting in front of the pair, pouting while flashing a peace sign at the camera during a break from filming.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of pouting
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“Doming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doming. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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