Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swelling (up)
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The series became a bestselling book, increasing Anderson’s profile as an incisive commentator with biting wit but very little malice.—
Jessica Lipsky,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026 -
With tax incentives reduced and competition increasing, analysts expect EV sales growth in China to slow.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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The escalating conflict has sent a chill through military communities across California, which is home to more than 157,000 active-duty military personnel — more than any other state.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Aluminum hit the highest in almost four years before erasing gains, as escalating hostilities in the Middle East worsened the supply outlook from the region.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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As the technology evolves, so does its use, with global technology companies like PICO exploring the possibility of using XR in a more practical, real-world way—one that extends to professional collaboration, daily productivity, workplace training, and generally augmenting one’s workspace.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Mar. 2026
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The fork in the road was right there in front of them, one a direction of resetting, one of augmenting.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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After observing Choe Hyon's sea trials on Tuesday, Kim said the ship met operational requirements and called it a symbol of the country's expanding naval capabilities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ukrainian manufacturers have developed low-cost interceptor drones specifically designed to hunt and destroy Shaheds, and its rapidly expanding drone industry is producing excess capacity.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Then, tack on your favorite of those many available add-on packages and components, and that price will start multiplying very quickly.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
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From life’s first moments, multiplying cells are squished, stretched, and tugged to form tissues that bend and twist into organs that expand and contract.—
Clare Watson,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Feb. 2026
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Cosme did four months of physical therapy that were unsuccessful before surgeons performed a periacetabular osteotomy on her right hip, breaking her pelvis in four places and inserting four screws.—
Krystle Rich,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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After their creation, ORPs are installed in the riverbed by inserting the metal pin into the bottom of the reef.—
Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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But the compounding nature of trade friction and geopolitical risk is forcing a deeper shift—from short-term adjustments to structural resilience that encompasses both people and policies.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Also, large-enough RMDs can raise your Medicare premiums and make more of your Social Security income taxable, compounding the overall cost.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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What This Revival Signals for Broadway The Broadway revival is set to bring fans’ fond memories to life again, with extravagant costumes, polished choreography, and modern production design amplifying the show’s signature camp.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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What to Expect at Studio 54 The Broadway revival is set to bring fans’ fond memories to life again, with extravagant costumes, polished choreography, and modern production design amplifying the show’s signature camp.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Swelling (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swelling%20%28up%29. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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