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welling

NOUN

emanation

Synonyms

STRONG

beginning derivation drainage effluence effluent efflux effusion ejaculation emission escape exhalation exudation flow flowing gush issuance issuing leakage oozing origin origination outflow proceeding radiation

WEAK

arising emerging outpour springing

Antonyms

STRONG

completion conclusion consequence effect end goal outcome outgrowth result termination

WEAK

taking withdrawal

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Imtiyaz sat silently after listening to it, tears welling up.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

"People looked poorly at my father. It's not his fault he got sick," she told AFP, her eyes welling up.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

The cameras cut to Victor in the audience, welling up with tears.

From Salon • Jan. 13, 2026

Miraculous moments in the story, such as water welling from a rock where Patrick later baptizes people, play out in a quiet tone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

Bat felt tears welling up in his eyes.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold

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