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
Devi Shastri,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
Surgery can cause bleeding, swelling, infection or tissue damage.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Another effective anti-swelling remedy is a delicious snack that may be hiding in the fridge.
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Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
27 Oct. 2025
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
Kentucky forward Jayden Quaintance played in just four games last season after swelling followed his rehab of a torn ACL suffered in February, 2025.
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David Aldridge,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
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Noun
While most recover, some — including young babies, pregnant people and those with weak immune systems — are at higher risk of developing dangerous complications like pneumonia, brain swelling, blindness or even dying.
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Devi Shastri,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
Surgery can cause bleeding, swelling, infection or tissue damage.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Adjective
The hope was this would mean less swelling, less pain and, potentially, a significantly faster recovery.
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Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Another effective anti-swelling remedy is a delicious snack that may be hiding in the fridge.
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Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
If your dog was seen interacting with a snake and subsequently develops swelling, weakness, excessive drooling, difficulty breathing, vomiting, or collapse, then they should be evaluated by a veterinarian right away, says Hyder.
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Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
Kentucky forward Jayden Quaintance played in just four games last season after swelling followed his rehab of a torn ACL suffered in February, 2025.
—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swelling
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Far from lumps of rock, the trojans, along with DJ and Dinkinesh (which is the Ethiopian name for the Lucy fossil), are windows into the past, and the storytellers of the Earth's most ancient history.
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Rather than receiving a lump-sum loan upfront, borrowers can access a credit line as needed during the draw period (up to the credit limit).
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The front nine plays through a scenic, rolling valley while the back nine plays through the towering pines of the forest.
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From his sprawling property in the rolling hills of northwest Georgia, Greg Baer built a self-help organization with a deeply human mission.
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But the increasing tanker traffic is an encouraging step toward normalization of global oil flows.
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Hulls said the fund allows property owners to support local businesses without dramatically increasing rents as market conditions change.
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Starting in the late 1950s and accelerating in the 1970s, several states enacted laws that required a date label on certain foods.
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The right question to ask early on is whether the rate of experimentation and the surfacing of new use cases are accelerating month over month.
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And while certainly shaken up, the driver and passenger (also test dummies in this case) likely could have walked away without being struck by shattered glass or a protruding antler.
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Features such as surface roughness and protruding fibers create more sites where particles can stick to the outer surface rather than passing through.
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Thomas showed photos to CBS News Chicago Investigators of blood left behind from the gash to the back of his head, and scrapes and bruises to his face.
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Lawren, who plays varsity basketball, is still recovering from bruises to her shoulder, arm and back according to the notice.
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Not surprisingly, the number keeps rising.
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Enter Maddie’s Secret, Early’s directorial debut, which follows a chef at GourMaybe Test Kitchen whose rising place in the food-influencer world clashes with her lifelong struggle with bulimia.
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From Sunday school to public school In recent years, Texas leaders have broadly eliminated studies of racial and cultural diversity while expanding the schools’ abilities to introduce Christianity to students.
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The company is also expanding its Customer Acceleration Program, which allows enterprises to evaluate humanoid robots and prepare for large-scale deployment.
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“Swelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swelling. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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