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 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
Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
In lab models of arthritis, this extract reduced visible swelling.
—FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Oct. 2025
Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 12 Jan. 2026
When people have low albumin levels, water leaks into their tissues, causing swelling.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 12 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Risks Non-breathable or tight covers trap condensation, causing warping, swelling, or mildew.
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Another effective anti-swelling remedy is a delicious snack that may be hiding in the fridge.
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In addition to foamy urine, more significant proteinuria can manifest as swelling of the hands, ankles, feet, and belly.
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Lined up next to rookie left tackle Josh Simmons and veteran center Creed Humphrey, Suamataia took some lumps in the first two preseason games before settling in for a clean sheet in the third look against the Bears.—
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The cash option is a one-time, lump-sum payment that is equal to all the cash in the Mega Millions jackpot prize pool.—
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Still, mainstream Democrats and the Democratic Party seemed inclined to hitch their fates to many of the issues which currently define a politics of domination, like threatening Venezuela or increasing ICE funding, even though for the first time, more voters want to abolish ICE than to keep it.—
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But the increasing state support comes amid a dramatic overall decline.—
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Despite re-accelerating growth while expanding its AI narrative, NET has failed to convert fundamentals into durable upside.—
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But for large industrial firms—for OEMs of turbines, compressors, chillers, heavy machinery—the real value is in accelerating engineering itself.—
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Avoid areas of ice with protruding debris like logs or brush.—
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Most often, she was seen with protruding, sculptural hair, abstract eye shadow, and vibrant lip colors, all in line with her aesthetic at the Mugler 1986 show.—
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The hold was strong enough to cause apparent bruises on her neck.—
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The Magic have also been without All-Defensive guard Jalen Suggs for 10 of the past 12 games first because of a left hip bruise and then a right knee MCL bruise.—
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Tensor frames the platform as a rolling data center, with autonomy as its core function rather than an add-on feature.—
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Those whose water supply comes from private wells and who are located within half a mile of the site of the spill are advised to distill or boil (at a rolling boil for at least one minute) all water for consumption.—
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Black will join rising redshirt senior Devin McDonough and rising sophomore Luke Brown on the roster.—
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In an increasingly hostile regulatory environment, with a cooling economy and rising costs across the board, Colorado’s small businesses need relief, not another squeeze.—
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Over the years, Harold’s Chicken grew far beyond its original location, expanding into a regional brand with restaurants across eight states.—
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Mitsubishi is looking to capitalize on rising power needs from data centers, manufacturing, as well as LNG exports, by expanding in the the world's largest gas market, citing domestic consumption, production, exports, and further demand growth.—
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“Swelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swelling. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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