SWELL (UP) Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

swell (up)

verb

Definition of swell (up)

as in to beef (up)

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In recent months, drone sightings in Nikopol have increased from two or three per day to about three every hour, day and night, Varytsev says.

— Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Homelessness after incarceration increases the chances that someone will end up back behind bars, at a steep cost to taxpayers.

— Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026

Definition of increase

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Gulf states are looking on with growing apprehension as the conflict between Iran and the US escalates again.

— Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
In the chaotic main event, Cody Rhodes defeated Gunther by DQ when Sami Zayn interfered, escalating tensions ahead of Saturday's tag match.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of escalate

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And there was Erling Haaland living his best Norwegian life, terrifying on the pitch and absurd off it, multiplying his stardom with a flamboyance and humor that didn’t detract from his serious talent.

— Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Meanwhile, the goals of the war have frayed and multiplied, with the United States now putting out fires of its own making.

— Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026

Definition of multiply

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There were live performances of three national anthems, rather than the instrumental versions that amplify the voices and emotions of fans and players.

— Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Harper’s odds to hit a home run tonight are amplified by his home ballpark’s park factors, too.

— Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of amplify

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The Office of the State Auditor maintained that its interest in a Midland site was based on expanding geographic access to early voting, not dictating the county’s final plan.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Although revenues have expanded substantially, income needs to continue growing rapidly for Newcastle to sustain a higher salary base and regularly sign the best players.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026

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