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gibbosity

noun

Definition of gibbositynext
as in swelling

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  1. swelling
  2. dilatation
  3. dome
  4. bump
  5. snag
  6. knob
  7. hump
  8. puff
Noun
  • Reid said Friday that the Chiefs’ athletic training staff has been working to keep the swelling down in Conner’s knee.
    — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The viral disease causes a blotchy rash and flulike symptoms but can develop into severe, life-threatening illnesses, such as pneumonia and brain swelling.
    — Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of swelling
Noun
  • Bloat or gastric dilatation-volvulus most commonly affects a few large breeds with deep chests and German Shepherds are among those most affected.
    — Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
  • These cells cause vascular dilatation, resulting in crimson skin tone that is associated with niacin usage.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Oct. 2022
Definition of dilatation
Noun
  • The sensory dome is expected to be the most expensive feature at a cost of about $153,500, followed by the we-go-round at a cost of about $50,000.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The shoes follow a classic multi-strap Mary Jane design, embellished with tiny golden dome studs and hardware accents decorating the straps, the counter and the toe box.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of dome
Noun
  • The 2nm Pro chip brings with it the usual performance bumps, but also the ability to record 4K 240fps slow-motion video.
    — Dominic Preston, The Verge, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Tucker picked up some extra bumps and bruises Saturday, most notably fouling a pitch off his right knee in the third inning.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of bump
Noun
  • All three films also emphasize the physical toll of the urge to smash, snag, and steal.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Evans explains that a dead or dying tree, typically called a snag, provides ecosystem benefits, including habitat for birds and other wildlife, food and shelter for insects, and organic matter and structure for soil health.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of snag
Noun
  • The resistance knob on a spin bike gives you a continuous, private metric of effort.
    — Dan Rockmore, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Original moldings, door knobs, and wood paneling have been preserved, but spaces have been shaped for contemporary use including made disabled-accessible.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of knob
Noun
  • Who else to argue with about the last humps of the Slinky Dog Dash ride?
    — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The challenge for Hynes is to get the Wild over this next hump during what Guerin believes is their Stanley Cup window.
    — Michael Russo, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of hump
Noun
  • This floral blouse screams fall with whimsical puff sleeves, ruffle details, and, of course, rich autumnal hues.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Fleece rugbies are on offer alongside Denali full- and half-zips, and big puff is accounted for through a Pertex Nuptse.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of puff
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“Gibbosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gibbosity. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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