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
Allison Forsyth, Health, 15 Apr. 2026
When used for bruises or swelling, arnica gel can work within a few hours to two days.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Oct. 2025
Daniel Moss, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
Symptoms include pallor or loss of color in the skin, extreme tiredness, easy bruising, unusual bleeding, decreased urination or blood in the urine, swelling of the legs, confusion, seizures, stroke, and high blood pressure, the clinic states.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The first involves immunoglobulin antibodies (IgE) that trigger immediate symptoms like wheezing, trouble breathing, swelling, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 15 Apr. 2026
When used for bruises or swelling, arnica gel can work within a few hours to two days.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Another effective anti-swelling remedy is a delicious snack that may be hiding in the fridge.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
Combined with the swelling ranks of seniors, these forces promise to reshape workplaces, tax systems, immigration and defense.
—Daniel Moss, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
Symptoms include pallor or loss of color in the skin, extreme tiredness, easy bruising, unusual bleeding, decreased urination or blood in the urine, swelling of the legs, confusion, seizures, stroke, and high blood pressure, the clinic states.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swelling
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Over Christmas, while trying to pinpoint where the discomfort was really coming from, Warner discovered a lump.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Castaways Raw Bar & Grill is another local favorite, which regularly draws crowds with its seafood mac-n-cheese and jumbo lump crab cakes.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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South Korea is increasing generation at its nuclear plants and speeding up maintenance at five offline reactors, with restarts planned in May.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Bolivia is low on cash after making more than $500 million in debt payments last month, increasing the urgency of reaching a deal with the International Monetary Fund.—
Sergio Mendoza,
Bloomberg,
16 Apr. 2026
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The accelerating adoption of AI is also leading to mishaps.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The practice has often come under fire for destabilizing markets and accelerating sharp sell-offs during bouts of extreme volatility and pushing vulnerable companies into distress.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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Inspect your deck for rotting boards, loose or rusted fasteners and screws, protruding nails, splintered areas, and termite damage.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Harden, 36, with his famous, protruding beard and those dark, piercing eyes, was determined to use his star power to get his way, to bring with him a slice of comfort to a new city.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Images of Al-Mousawi’s body covered in bruises and lesions on his face, feet and torso filled social media feeds.—
Jane Lytvynenko,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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According to the affidavit, Luna slapped him in the face, leaving a bruise between his eyebrows.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Use a bag bungee Trying to balance a travel tote on top of a rolling suitcase is a disaster waiting to happen, especially when navigating crowded terminals.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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The Bang & Olufsen Ultra Sound system with 31 speakers transforms the cabin into a rolling concert hall.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But there are concerns about rising ticket prices and soaring production budgets, fueled by higher costs for labor, materials and energy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The group announced the new mutual aid market on social media, citing community concerns over rising costs as the motivation behind the move.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The executive director of Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District provided a statement, saying the wharf is evolving, new businesses are opening, and the area is expanding in ways that make Fisherman's Wharf more accessible and engaging.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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These are jobs not created, customers not served, communities that don’t reap the benefits of expanding local business.—
Walter Rowen,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Swelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swelling. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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