as in blown
enlarged beyond normal from internal pressure
a swollen ankle from a sprain
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Recent Examples of swollen
Instead, clivia have thick, fibrous roots attached to a swollen base known as a rhizome.
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Mpox symptoms can include fever, swollen lymph nodes and a characteristic rash, according to CDC.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Some people also get fever, chills, headache, sore throat, or swollen lymph nodes.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
While Cuvet is out, first baseman Brylan West is expected to return for the series after sitting out Saturday’s finale against Louisville with a swollen ankle.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Early signs of edema include leaves that appear swollen and feel soft.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
About one in five have mild symptoms including fever, headache, body aches, skin rash on trunk of body and swollen lymph glands.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
This story begins 3,500 years ago in ancient Egypt, where an extract from the corms and seeds of the Mediterranean or autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale) was used for treating rheumatism and swollen joints.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Plus, thanks to their more open thong-style straps, these sandals make a great choice for those prone to swollen feet or who might need roomier options.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Mpox symptoms can include fever, swollen lymph nodes and a characteristic rash, according to CDC.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Some people also get fever, chills, headache, sore throat, or swollen lymph nodes.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
While Cuvet is out, first baseman Brylan West is expected to return for the series after sitting out Saturday’s finale against Louisville with a swollen ankle.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Early signs of edema include leaves that appear swollen and feel soft.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
About one in five have mild symptoms including fever, headache, body aches, skin rash on trunk of body and swollen lymph glands.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
This story begins 3,500 years ago in ancient Egypt, where an extract from the corms and seeds of the Mediterranean or autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale) was used for treating rheumatism and swollen joints.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Plus, thanks to their more open thong-style straps, these sandals make a great choice for those prone to swollen feet or who might need roomier options.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swollen
Adjective
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The distended episodes were littered with what feels like filler, little of which offered much in the way of narrative value.—
Emma Flint,
IndieWire,
25 Nov. 2025
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Once per act, a second duo crashes in on Didi and Gogo, providing the tramps’ power balance with a lurid, distended foil.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Cover pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer, checking occasionally to make sure water isn’t boiling too rapidly, until matzo balls are very puffed and light in color, 30–40 minutes.—
Molly Baz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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Bake, 1 baking sheet at a time, in preheated oven until slightly puffed and golden brown, about 12 minutes.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Swollen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swollen. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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