Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swelled (up)
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The number of homebuyers taking out VA loans also increased in August, rising 3 percent year-over-year nationwide—bucking the trend observed for conventional loans, which declined 9 percent year-over-year in the same month.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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The area increased to 80% by 2018, according to state media, after numerous buildings and city walls were restored, and 135 temporary structures inside the compound were torn down.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Seth Grahame-Smith Rated PG-13, 1 hour 52 minutes The legacy characters are augmented by a new, younger trio of magicians, apparently brought on to continue the series if the original actors’ paycheck demands become too onerous.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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Japanese maple trees can also be planted in a container filled with a quality potting mix augmented with compost and sharp sand.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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One Beijing site, which expanded by nearly 50% since 2020, is involved in the production of the vaunted DF-26 medium-range ballistic missile, according to the China Aerospace Studies Institute.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Since then, Butterfly World expanded to include two aviaries for tropical birds and an interactive lorikeet encounter area.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The woman had catheters inserted in her about 30 times over the years, but never had an experience like the one with Miller, the prosecutor said.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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The clerks inserted memory sticks from the tabulators with results from their local election into the laptop and a program transmitted them to the county through a dedicated, secured network.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The flight reductions are a response to air traffic control staffing shortages amplified by the shutdown.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
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And a lot of things about serial killers get amplified in a way that can be dangerous.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The confusion is compounded by the patchwork nature of the SNAP program, which is administered jointly by the federal government and the states.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Earle-Sears campaign’s struggles were compounded by the silence from the top of her party.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
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The signage was also updated to better call out the categories in the store, fitting rooms were enlarged and different materials were used to create a more immersive experience, the retailer said.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Trusting her instincts, Arden took Fern to an emergency vet, where an ultrasound revealed that Fern’s heart was enlarged and fluid was building in her chest.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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While a single meal may seem inconsequential, if multiplied across millions of households these choices translate into meaningful water savings.—
Huma Tariq Malik,
The Conversation,
4 Nov. 2025
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Her ticket matched four white balls in the drawing, winning her a $50,000 prize that was multiplied to $100,000 because of the Power Play option.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Swelled (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swelled%20%28up%29. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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