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
David J. Neal
may 6, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
But as the swelling continued to grow and symptoms like night sweats appeared, that sense of unease returned — this time, harder to ignore.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Oct. 2025
Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 1 May 2026
Measuring just several tens of cubic millimeters, the new microbattery eliminates many of the safety risks associated with traditional lithium-ion batteries (Li-ion), such as swelling, leakage, and overheating, by avoiding liquid electrolytes.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Mameniskis is familiar with the process, after being fined $5,000 in 2023 for ignoring a liposuction patient as the patient tried to contact him about her post-surgery swelling and fatigue.
—David J. Neal
may 6, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
But as the swelling continued to grow and symptoms like night sweats appeared, that sense of unease returned — this time, harder to ignore.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 4 May 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
Signs of an allergic reaction to a food include nausea, diarrhea, itching, and swelling in or around the mouth.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 1 May 2026
Measuring just several tens of cubic millimeters, the new microbattery eliminates many of the safety risks associated with traditional lithium-ion batteries (Li-ion), such as swelling, leakage, and overheating, by avoiding liquid electrolytes.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swelling
Noun
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The one exception is cocoa powder; those lumps need to be broken up.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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To fix this, the new recommendations include paying states a lump-sum immediately after a disaster strikes, instead of reimbursing them later for disaster costs.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
7 May 2026
Verb
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This feeling of stasis is made all the more worrying by Ukraine’s increasing ability to strike inside Russia itself.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Verdier says the increasing regulation in the car industry and the push to move away from fossil fuels are part of the reason why Ferrari is so enthusiastic about this project.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Use in hydrogen transportation The five-metal nanocrystals have proven effective in accelerating ammonia decomposition, a process vital for the hydrogen energy economy.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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This ranges from accelerating road and sidewalk repairs to regularly cleaning our stormwater systems to prevent avoidable tragedies like the 2024 floods.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Its panoramic views include the 25-metre lap pool below, the hills of Bandol across the sparkling cerulean water, and on the other side of the terrace, the rugged coastline with iconic Eagle Beak rock protruding from the distant horizon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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According to court documents cited by Cleveland television station WJW, witnesses told investigators that Bryant was seen walking toward the Costco entrance with what appeared to be a drum magazine protruding from his pocket.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But by May 2027, the bruises suffered and the regrets carried may well be part of a different kind of journey.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Medical staff found catastrophic brain injuries and dozens of bruises across the child’s body, prosecutors said, per the outlets.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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This included cuts to CalFresh that began the day the bill passed and are scheduled to keep being implemented on a rolling basis through October 2027, according to the California Budget & Policy Center.—
Graham Womack
May 9,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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Senior housing transaction volume hit $24 billion on a rolling four-quarter basis through the end of 2025—the highest level in a decade—according to JLL’s 2026 Seniors Housing and Care Investor Survey and Trends Outlook, released in March.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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Sentiment was hurt by the rising price of gas caused by the war, according to survey director Joanne Hsu.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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Our teachers are making an impact every day while working with increasing local demands, rising expectations, and with less state funding.—
Clinton McCracken,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Officials said the department is expanding coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services to include parents above that threshold.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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That means expanding solar on city facilities and exploring innovative energy options to reduce emissions and long-term costs.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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“Swelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swelling. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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