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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

Example Sentences

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welling

"Honestly, you were such an inspiration in school," Bodenham says, "I'm welling up a bit."

From BBC ● Feb. 17, 2026

“You teach me that healing isn’t forgetting,” she read, tears welling.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2026

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

From Salon ● Jan. 13, 2026

"It could have been my son, quite simply," said one mourner, Mina, welling up with tears.

From Barron's ● Jan. 1, 2026

But tears are welling up in my eyes as I walk down Fifth Avenue toward the Atlantic Center Mall.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi

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