as in to beef (up)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swell (up)
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Speakers said recent actions by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials had provoked increasing concern over the safety of local residents attending the Club World Cup games this summer at Hard Rock Stadium.—
CD Goette-Luciak,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025 -
The legislation is the signature priority of President Donald Trump, extending the 2017 tax cuts, adding billions to border security and increasing defense spending.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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Edwards and Lopez flipping positions has augmented Miami defensively, and Edwards has continued to hit (.283, .358 on base).—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
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That starts with understanding customers' needs, using agents to augment the work sellers do and then providing sales coaching on the go with a closed-loop learning system.—
Anand Shah,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Its price-to-sales ratio has escalated to 3x, rising from 1.2x in FY 2022.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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His criticisms escalated into a public battle between the world's richest person and Mr. Trump.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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When multiplied across millions of units, this moves beyond the traditional Detroit territory.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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As streaming video proliferated and became a trillion-dollar business, the value of that deal has only multiplied.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2025
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The bright Italian lemon and bergamot in Colonia amplify those citrus notes already present in Cherry Cherry, creating this gorgeous summer cocktail effect.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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The partnership not only amplifies Levi’s presence under the same roof as high-end labels like Prada and Brunello Cucinelli but also supports the brand’s ongoing efforts to expand its footprint in Canada.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
27 June 2025
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In the last five years, the company has worked to expand internationally, with budding sectors in global markets including Latin America and the United States.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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Weeks later, the BBC expanded Frediani’s empire to include News at One.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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Bake in preheated oven until tomatoes burst and a thermometer inserted into thickest portion of thighs registers 165°F, about 45 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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This might happen, for instance, if there is any bacteria on syringe needles inserted into a vial.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
27 June 2025
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“Swell (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swell%20%28up%29. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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