swelling (up)

Definition of swelling (up)next
present participle of swell (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for swelling (up)
Verb
  • Leading up to Election Day, the Democratic share of those later ballots, which often determine the outcome in California, was steadily increasing as liberal-leaning voters began to make their choice.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 5 June 2026
  • At that time, Musk accused the FTC of aggressively increasing the number of investigative demands.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • Walek emphasized that despite the violence, Clearwater Beach remains safe for families and visitors, and said police intend to prevent future meetups from escalating.
    Eric Mack, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
  • With Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz forcing Gulf oil producers to dramatically curb output, governments across the region are intensifying investment in overseas renewable energy projects, underscoring their growing strategic importance amid the escalating energy crisis.
    Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • Rather than removing the doctor from the equation, AI is augmenting their ability to make the best decisions for the most favorable outcomes.
    Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
  • Ultimately humans make the final decisions on the grading, but AI plays a critical role augmenting those capabilities.
    David Moin, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • Vietnam is expanding rooftop solar adoption as part of a broader push toward renewable energy and long-term energy security.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 5 June 2026
  • Building on its successful rollout in Brazil, Juspay is expanding Click to Pay globally to eliminate manual card entry, which minimizes checkout friction, reduces cart abandonment and boosts conversion rates.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • Two local governments in California have voted to declare a local emergency over the invasive golden mussels that are rapidly multiplying and clogging water pipes.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 29 May 2026
  • Yet, the exit markets are frozen, zombie funds are multiplying, and deferred problems are compounding.
    Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • But Probst has made a gradual transition from hosting the show to shaping the show in his idealized image to, this season, inserting himself into the show and making it all about him.
    Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
  • The Mets may look to swap the roles of Peterson and left-hander Sean Manaea, putting Peterson in the bullpen and inserting Manaea into the rotation.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • Bylines, podcast appearances, panel commentary and original analysis under your executives’ names are now compounding GEO assets.
    Parry Headrick, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
  • Further compounding the sense that homes are primarily places of refuge, many people in the media—both social and traditional—now celebrate staying home alone as a form of self-care.
    Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • This operational sophistication and strategic case management have not only been the x-factor in growing the firm’s advantages with personnel and litigation might, but also a key to amplifying the PIE framework.
    K. H. Koehler, USA Today, 3 June 2026
  • The restaurant has evolved significantly over the past 30 years, amplifying its bent towards Greek cuisine and decor alike.
    Philip Freeman, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
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“Swelling (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swelling%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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