as in lumps
a small rounded mass of swollen tissue
the swelling at the site of the insect bite was not too concerning
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Recent Examples of swellings
Infection is rapid, causing swellings in the lymph nodes (buboes) and leading to septicaemia and pulmonary infection.
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Matthew Binnicker, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Matthew Binnicker, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swellings
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In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt, breaking up any lumps.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Sarcoidosis produces lumps or nodules in the lungs.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Jan. 2026
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That is, they are dotted with nodules inhabited by nitrogen-fixing bacteria that obviate the need for fertilizer.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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These new tools, which can be used to analyze X-rays and CT scans, will help clinicians see hard-to-spot lung nodules and identify patients with earlier stages of disease.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2026
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The photos show cuts and bruises on his face as well as bandages on his hands.—
David Matthews,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The child suffered scrapes and bruises and was expected to make a full recovery, said Kristy Wells, a spokesperson for Fullerton police.—
Ryanne Mena,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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Sharp’s statement indicates that base pay will increase 5% across the board in the contract’s first year, with 4% bumps for each of the agreement’s final three years.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Who benefits most will depend on individual circumstances, but the biggest bumps are expected among middle-income households, families with children, workers with overtime or tip income, and some older taxpayers.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Apple wanted the latest production nodes because the more advanced the manufacturing process, the more power-efficient the chip can be, improving device battery life.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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The current power infrastructure in most countries is limited by an aging and inflexible power grid that cannot accommodate the large nodes of power that new AI data centers demand.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Swellings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swellings. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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