swelling
noun
the act of a person or thing that swells.
swellings
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pluralof swelling.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Scientists have long observed pronounced swellings in dying neurons and in neurodegenerative conditions, including Parkinson's disease.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026
"Hereditary angioedema can cause patients severe swellings and intense pain, which can be life-threatening as well as restricting normal activities, such as going to work or school," he said.
From BBC ● Feb. 1, 2024
Many infected rabbits display a strange form of myxomatosis, developing massive swellings on their eyes and ears.
From New York Times ● Jun. 20, 2022
“One female refugee got swellings on her arms and legs and is unable to stand or walk, while one man, maybe because they’ve been at sea for too long, is a bit malnourished,” Nurul said.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 6, 2022
Northward beyond the dwindling downs the land ran away in flats and swellings of grey and green and pale earth-colours, until it faded into a featureless and shadowy distance.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
