SWELLED (UP) Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

swelled (up)

verb

past tense of swell (up)

as in increased

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Gas prices edged over $4 a gallon in Broward County and increased by 11 cents across the country compared to the same time last week.

— Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026
Since the inclusion of major studios and companies, the popular convention’s roster of talent has only increased, becoming part of mainstream Hollywood events.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of increased

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The piece was embellished with the French luxury fashion’s signature keyhole cutout, augmented by a gold outline.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Quicksand’s trademark edge and groove are augmented by a sonic expansion that is well worth falling into.

— Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026

Definition of augmented

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The bank forecasts Taiwan's current account surplus to reach 25% of GDP this year, while exports have expanded at a record 40% to 70% pace for much of 2026.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 July 2026
Sienkiewicz got his start in comics back in the late 1970s, but today his colorful and recognizable style has expanded into illustration, animation, film and TV, book and album covers, advertising and fine art.

— Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of expanded

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The design effectively changed the ‘wall of the reservoir’ so that electrons could not escape and the ripple of a single electron could be amplified in the form of a large signal.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026
The controversy has also amplified scrutiny of how New Jersey handled the registration mistake after it was uncovered.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 23 July 2026

Definition of amplified

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The men’s World Cup expanded to 48 teams and the Club World Cup has been enlarged to 32.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Complications can include acne and similar skin problems, sleep apnea, skin reactions to patches or gels, steroid rage and emotional disorders, and enlarged breast tissue, according to StatPearls.

— Mason Leib, ABC News, 17 July 2026

Definition of enlarged

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At the same time, Christian broadcasters multiplied like proverbial loaves and fishes, with worldwide viewership growing tenfold between 1970 and 1975—from 10 to 110 million people.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
In the 2026 edition, that tally was multiplied by eight, and Sunderland’s 11-strong contingent left their mark.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of multiplied

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