Without a word, he had disappeared into the welter of the noonday crowd.
Source: tatoeba (4471294)
Welter
/ˈwɛltə/
Synonyms for "welter" (99 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (20)
Strong matches (30)
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Related words (49)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: jumble, arsy-varsiness, bask, bend, blunder.
- Sentence evidence is available for welter, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "welter".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "welter"
Keep "welter" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "welter" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "welter", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "welter" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
16 entriesMore specific
15 entriesCollocations
11 entriesmass welterwelter aboutwelter aroundwelter in chaoswelter in debtwelter of confusionwelter of datawelter of detailswelter of informationwelter of opinionswelter of reports
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
1 entriesSample sentences
22 total sentences available.
Such close had Priam's fortunes; so his days / were finished, such the bitter end he found, / now doomed by Fate with dying eyes to gaze / on Troy in flames and ruin all around, / and Pergamus laid level with the ground. / Lo, he to whom once Asia bowed the knee, / proud lord of many peoples, far-renowned, / now left to welter by the rolling sea, / a huge and headless trunk, a nameless corpse is he.
Source: tatoeba (6848551)
Winds roll the waters, and the great seas rise. / Dispersed we welter on the gulfs. Damp night / has snatched with rain the heaven from our eyes, / and storm-mists in a mantle wrapt the light. / Flash after flash, and for a moment bright, / quick lightnings rend the welkin. Driven astray / we wander, robbed of reckoning, reft of sight. / No difference now between the night and day / e'en Palinurus sees, nor recollects the way.
Source: tatoeba (7009812)
The team announced Monday that head coach Bruce Arians will bring in Jen Welter to coach the Cardinals's linebacker unit during the upcoming training camp and preseason as an intern, or apprentice.
Source: tatoeba (11597407)
Showing 4 of 22 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "welter"?
Closest matches include jumble, arsy-varsiness, bask, bend, blunder.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "welter"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.