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

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“I lost it,” he said, tears welling, “I never thought anybody thought that of me.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 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

Penelope wondered if there were tears welling up in those round blue eyes.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood

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