Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swelled (up)
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In April, the Legislature approved a bill that increased per-student funding for public schools from $7,771 to $8,162.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025 -
Their answers varied greatly, but one area of consensus is that the plan has pulled more state agencies and rural regions into the conversation, which has increased overall awareness of the problem.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The sequence augmented took place at a wedding between two men, with AI editing swapping one man’s face for a woman’s.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
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Britain’s queen consort augmented her sapphire gown with special pieces of sapphire and diamond jewelry, including a tiara that paid homage to Queen Elizabeth II — the Belgian sapphire tiara.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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According to Beauty Independent, the line, which made its initial debut at Walmart and later expanded to CVS and Ulta, will close its doors for good.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
26 Sep. 2025
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In 2023, the financial firm expanded 10,000 Small Businesses into rural states, specifically, with a $100 million investment.—
Jon Walker,
Arkansas Online,
26 Sep. 2025
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In an instant, the president inserted himself into doctor-patient relationships all over the country.—
Edith Bracho-Sanchez,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Close grill lid and cook until a thermometer inserted in center of steaks registers 122°F to 125°F (for medium-rare) or to desired degree of doneness, 10 to 20 minutes, depending on size of steak.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Intel’s struggles amplified last year, as a turnaround effort championed by former CEO Pat Gelsinger struggled.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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All of this not only amplified the visibility of the collections globally but also spotlighted Budapest’s cultural heritage and its vibrant creative scene.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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For many African governments, the challenge is compounded by heavy debt repayments that dwarf their health budgets.—
Ashleigh Furlong,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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Rain and rush hour traffic have compounded the delays as law enforcement vehicles—both marked and unmarked—line the surrounding roads.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Adama enlarged the infrared feed from an overhead surveillance drone, revealing a pair of Jet Skis racing across the Dnieper from the Russian side.—
Ken Harbaugh,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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Traditional prints are being enlarged to create bold, graphic statements and a gallery-like presence.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Over the years, the price a Black woman might pay to have her hair done by a professional stylist has multiplied to totals that can still shock an unsuspecting millennial.—
Iyana Robertson,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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Fifty years ago, only a small fraction of Americans could call themselves cancer survivors; today that number has multiplied to nearly 19 million, with projections suggesting more than 22 million by 2035.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Swelled (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swelled%20%28up%29. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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