- present participle of swell.
swelling
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Among the highlights for Wall Street analysts: a swelling backlog, growing customer diversification and rising prices.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
Growth since April’s weakness has been concentrated in the private sector, swelling by roughly 146,000 in three months.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
The yen had weakened because of the gap between Japanese and US interest rates, high oil prices and concerns about Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's spending plans further swelling Japan's enormous debts.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
Prices for gasoline, diesel and jet fuel are rising even as crude oil costs ease, a rare divergence that’s swelling costs for peak-season travelers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
It always began in his chest, a swelling anxiety that blossomed through his veins, gripped his heart, spread up his spine, pressed against his eyes, the pressure often morphing into a migraine.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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Andrea claims Mr Scott told her the swellings were caused by an insect bite and says she was encouraged to have further treatments.
From BBC ● Jan. 9, 2025
“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
"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 Reuters ● Mar. 6, 2022
Inspired by okonomiyaki — savory pancakes made with wheat flour batter and enlivened with toppings of seaweed and meat — he added “toppings” of acrylic and oil paints to the round swellings.
From New York Times ● Feb. 22, 2022
Matthias gingerly touched the swellings on his face.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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