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

And at every stop of its coast-to-coast tour, grown men are welling up.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 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

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

From BBC ● Feb. 17, 2026

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

From Salon ● Jan. 13, 2026

I look at Mother, see tears welling in her eyes, too.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson