DWELLED (ON OR UPON) Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

dwelled (on or upon)

verb

variants or dwelt (on or upon)

past tense of dwell (on or upon)

as in paid (up)

to speak or write about insistently and usually tiresomely she was always dwelling on past insults and snubs, both real and imagined

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Yun also emphasized underlying factors that might keep mortgage rates elevated for homebuyers over a longer period of time.

— Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
Experts stressed that not all forms of sports betting are harmful, but emphasized that motivation and frequency need to be clear, especially for young people.

— Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026

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