6
increase(noun, verb, advance, raise, rise)
6
node(noun, increase, shoot, bump, lump)
6
pop out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, extend, swell)
6
protuberate(verb, extend, swell, expand, dominate)
5
bilge(noun, verb, swell, expand, project)
5
blob(noun, verb, swell, object, expand)
5
buckle(verb, twist, collapse, bend, bow)
5
convexity(noun, swell, object, bump, lump)
5
extrusion
5
knot(noun, part, handle, piece, swell)
5
nodule(noun, increase, swell, object, bump)
5
nub(noun, handle, bump, lump, knot)
5
pout(verb, increase, rise, extend, issue)
5
rise(noun, verb, increase, issue, swell)
5
tumefaction(noun, swell, object, enlargement, swelling)
5
wart(noun, increase, swell, object, bump)
4
advantage(noun, advance, power, start, favor)
4
boss
4
bulk(noun, verb, drop, part, block)
4
collapse(verb, twist, distort, warp, crumple)
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