as in lumps
a small rounded mass of swollen tissue
the swelling at the site of the insect bite was not too concerning
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of swellings
Infection is rapid, causing swellings in the lymph nodes (buboes) and leading to septicaemia and pulmonary infection.
—
Matthew Binnicker, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Matthew Binnicker, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swellings
Noun
-
Add American cheese, remaining 1 cup cheddar, and reserved soaking water; stir vigorously until most of the cheese is melted (some small lumps of cheese will remain and that is OK) and water is absorbed.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
-
Most lumps such as these are noncancerous lipomas, or fatty tumors, and a decision on whether to remove them is based on whether the lumps interfere with movements or threaten other issues.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Sinatra had been in a career slump and had also been suffering from a vocal cord hemorrhage and nodules.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
-
Of particular interest are polymetallic nodules – agglomerations, typically smaller than a potato, containing manganese and other metals and found in the silt of the deep ocean floor.—
Coalter G Lathrop,
The Conversation,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
An autopsy by the Lake County Coroner’s Office determined the boy was malnourished and had numerous bruises on his body.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
-
This knocked Ritchson off his motorcycle, which resulted in cuts, bruises and a minor finger injury, TMZ reported.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The 25-year-old came to the defense of Jamal Murray after an exchange of bumps early in the second quarter, sparking a minor altercation.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
-
That started the ball rolling, but there were a lot of bumps on the way.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
From Hong Kong, sovereign-grade assets are bridged through operating nodes in Jakarta and Seoul into global capital markets.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
-
The payload is designed to disperse projectiles over an area comparable to a large parking lot, enhancing effectiveness against radar sites, air defenses, and command nodes.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Swellings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swellings. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
