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  • past participle of swell.
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swollen

[swoh-luhn] / ˈswoʊ lən /


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Richards’ ankle was so swollen after the injury that he had to use crutches.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The officer asks Digwa: "Are you injured?" to which Digwa replies: "Yeah, yeah, I've got a swollen eye here, a little bruise here."

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The Velvet Gang’s aesthetic changes every sequence: preppy plaids, florals, raver neons and a swollen pink jumpsuit that makes Corvette look like a hyper-feminine Gumby.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Nearly 73% of patients achieved at least a 20% improvement in tender and swollen joints, more than half saw a 50% improvement, and 36% saw a 70% improvement.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Her uncle’s hands were so swollen, he couldn’t pick up his hoe, so Nhamo carried that as well.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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