SWELLING (UP) Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

swelling (up)

verb

Definition of swelling (up)

present participle of swell (up)

as in beefing (up)

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This line is increasing sustainable sourcing, minimizing landfill waste, and conserving fresh water, among many initiatives.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
The increasing frequency and unpredictability of Reuben’s hot flashes, including sleep disruptions from nighttime hot flashes, took a toll.

— Partner Content, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of increasing

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An international mission in March documented escalating police violence, smear campaigns fueled by public officials, persistent impunity, legal and digital threats and the ruling party's efforts to tighten its grip over the media, CPJ said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
The repeater tax rate charges a much higher, escalating penalty per dollar spent over the luxury tax, compared to the standard luxury tax penalty.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of escalating

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After principal photography wrapped, many months would be spent in post-production augmenting the voices to create the right tone and weave them into the overall soundscape.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
For the past few years, though, the merchandising team has been augmenting those brands with more products that match today’s youth consumer.

— Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of augmenting

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Known for its expanding flosses, the company has been on a growth streak of late, growing its business 183 percent in three years and expanding its presence in key retailers like Target and Walmart.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Luckin’s senior management is considering expanding into the Gulf countries, Chairman David Li told CNBC in an exclusive interview on Monday.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of expanding

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Fashion is increasingly appealing to consumers — and investors — by very consciously inserting itself into the cultural conversation.

— Evan Clark, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
The coaching staff demonstrated this by immediately inserting Lemon into the first-team offense upon his return and playing him throughout the first half of the preseason finale against the Cincinnati Bengals.

— Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of inserting

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Fundamentals Salesforce trades at a discount to the broader software industry despite net margins far above its industry, a gap that presents a compelling opportunity the longer the AI business keeps compounding at triple-digit growth rates.

— Tony Zhang, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
The Panama Canal could further add compounding pressure on schedule reliability in the coming months.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of compounding

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As Valextra prepares to mark its 90th anniversary next year, the brand is doubling down on its icons, and amplifying the vision of founder Giovanni Fontana.

— Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Researchers at a lab at the University of Illinois Chicago have been testing the water for the event for safety, including filtering concentrated bacteria, isolating the DNA, then amplifying it to measure how much is in the water.

— Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of amplifying

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