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as in projections
a part that sticks out from the general mass of something
the graceful swell of the bottle was meant to be evocative of the female figure
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as in increases
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the club membership has really swelled in recent months
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as in expands
to make greater in size, amount, or number
more layoffs will swell the ranks of the unemployed to unprecedented levels
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as in protrudes
to extend outward beyond a usual point
at that point the Congo River swells and forms Malebo Pool
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Recent Examples of swells
Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
Grace Bay consistently ranks among the world’s most beautiful beaches, partly because a barrier reef a mile offshore keeps the waters calm and free of swells.
—Vanita Salisbury, AFAR Media, 6 Nov. 2025
The weather service issued a warning for a hazardous beaches and said waves were expected to reach average swells of 15 feet through Saturday.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
The fall and winter offer the best swells of the year, turbocharged by nor’easters and tropical storms.
—Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
The swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions, forecasters said.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Extensive erosion of the dunes caused by huge swells along Wharton Beach in recent months probably dislodged it.
—CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Dangerous swells and rip currents will affect surrounding islands and coastal areas, including the Bahamas and Bermuda later this week.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
The loss of sea ice in the ocean next to Hektoria, believed to have been driven by ocean warmth, allowed wave swells to reach the fast ice and break it up, leaving the glacier exposed to ocean forces.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
The strong winds and swells by Melissa have forecasters warning beachgoers about rip currents—particularly in Palm Beach and Broward counties.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Pass west of Bermuda, but still bring heavy rain, swells and rip currents beginning Thursday.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
The fruit swells when mixed with water – even more than apple fiber – which makes stools bulkier.
—New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
Venezuela’s armed forces comprise roughly 109,000 active personnel, but the total number swells when paramilitary and reserve units are included.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
An aneurysm occurs when an artery swells into a balloonlike shape.
—Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
During the summer the population swells from 20,000 people to 150,000.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
In Seal Beach, workers built up a large sand berm, but the ocean water still made its way up to a beach boardwalk, another trouble area that can experience flooding during big swells and high tides.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
Grace Bay consistently ranks among the world’s most beautiful beaches, partly because a barrier reef a mile offshore keeps the waters calm and free of swells.
—Vanita Salisbury, AFAR Media, 6 Nov. 2025
The weather service issued a warning for a hazardous beaches and said waves were expected to reach average swells of 15 feet through Saturday.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
The fall and winter offer the best swells of the year, turbocharged by nor’easters and tropical storms.
—Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
The swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions, forecasters said.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Extensive erosion of the dunes caused by huge swells along Wharton Beach in recent months probably dislodged it.
—CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Dangerous swells and rip currents will affect surrounding islands and coastal areas, including the Bahamas and Bermuda later this week.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
For me, the feeling of nailing a big, screen-clearing combo while the music swells to a crescendo is well worth the grind.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
The loss of sea ice in the ocean next to Hektoria, believed to have been driven by ocean warmth, allowed wave swells to reach the fast ice and break it up, leaving the glacier exposed to ocean forces.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
The strong winds and swells by Melissa have forecasters warning beachgoers about rip currents—particularly in Palm Beach and Broward counties.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Pass west of Bermuda, but still bring heavy rain, swells and rip currents beginning Thursday.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
The fruit swells when mixed with water – even more than apple fiber – which makes stools bulkier.
—New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
Venezuela’s armed forces comprise roughly 109,000 active personnel, but the total number swells when paramilitary and reserve units are included.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
An aneurysm occurs when an artery swells into a balloonlike shape.
—Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
During the summer the population swells from 20,000 people to 150,000.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swells
Noun
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The rankings are based on current performance, past achievements, future projections and organizational support.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Unable to use any available light for the shot, the next solution would be projections of some sort.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This year has seen waves of bad news for the global fight to halt catastrophic climate change.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Echoing her refined outfit, Lawrence went with simple, no-fuss beauty, including loose waves and a no-makeup makeup look.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Until the state increases those reimbursement levels or offers new incentives for participation, access to care is likely to stay uneven.—
Sixteen Ramos,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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However, normalizing sleep deprivation increases the risk of the signs and symptoms going unnoticed or not being taken seriously.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This foldable tote bag packs flat, expands instantly, and can carry souvenirs, beach gear, or laundry.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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That's how the music conveys that, expands it.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Baleen is a specialized type of bone that protrudes from the jaws like teeth and is used to filter small critters from the ocean water to feed.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Air bubbles, cracks and bulges in a tire's sidewall could all warrant a tire change.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Originally designed for line-of-battle engagements, Fusō underwent major refits in the 1930s, gaining improved armor, torpedo bulges, and a speed of roughly 24 knots.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Even as this risk rises rapidly, there are still plans for launching mega constellations of tiny satellites akin to those that are already orbiting as part of SpaceX’s Starlink system, along with a newly emerging push for orbital data centers such as Nvidia’s Starcloud.—
Humberto Basilio,
Scientific American,
7 Nov. 2025
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The film is based on the true story of Joseph ‘Lupo’ Rulli (Interdonato), a legendary New Jersey boxer plagued with polio before his career peaks, who then rises as a mobster in the Bonanno Crime family, while his older brother Dennis (Stahl) becomes a decorated State Policeman in the same town.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Even the tamer shows are cause for concern, like Spin the Wheel, which puts quiz contestants in a large hamster wheel that accelerates with every incorrect answer, resulting in injuries or worse.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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This approach enhances the adsorption of lithium polysulfides and accelerates their redox reactions, thereby mitigating the shuttle effect and improving overall kinetics.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Swells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swells. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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