swollen

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swollen
distended
Adjective
  • Following too much pasta or one too many sweet treats, my stomach gets quite sensitive—resulting in a feeling of tightness and a distended, rumbling tummy.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 May 2025
  • Bloating causes your belly to feel full and look distended.
    Kathleen Felton, Health, 9 June 2024
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“Swollen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swollen. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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