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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
Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2025
Ten-foot swells rose up and sent our boat reeling.
—Martin Suarez, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
Kiko's swells should peak by Wednesday across the waters of the western islands, the hurricane center said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Large swells will produce High Surf Warning conditions along east facing shores tonight and Tuesday.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Kiritehere is a black sand beach, wild and prone to powerful swells that amateur surfers dare not attempt.
—Todd Symons, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
According to Maui Guidebook, south swells can lead to hazardous water conditions.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
CMEs in particular are linked to swells of high-energy particles that can damage satellites, disrupt communications, and endanger astronauts.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
But before the construction of a harbor in the mid-1960s altered the surroundings, the spot was a surfer's paradise, with easy, consistent swells.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 31 Aug. 2025
Faye Bradley, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
The difference between a story that swells into something bigger than the writer or collapses when the pen is no longer in their hand.
—Ken Polk, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
As Erin tracked north, surfers took advantage of the building swells and others evacuated along Highway 12, the sole highway that connects the Outer Banks.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
His guitar riffs and solos pop and transfix, while his smooth, slightly nasal voice swells above the compositions.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 20 Aug. 2025
Surfers flocked to the oceanfront in Virginia Beach, where Erin was supplying robust waves for the East Coast Surfing Championships and the kind of swells that many locals hadn’t seen in awhile.
—John Seewer, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
The most notable impact will be along the beaches, where swells from the storm are expected to generate rough surf and dangerous rip currents.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
National Weather Service Miami Meteorologist Donal Harrigan said that swells associated with Erin could begin reaching Florida shores on Wednesday, with a peak on Thursday or Friday.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Soon, a quiet family visit swells into a simmering battleground.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
Slebir’s ride during one of the biggest swells ever recorded in the Pacific Ocean drew national attention.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2025
Ten-foot swells rose up and sent our boat reeling.
—Martin Suarez, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
Kiko's swells should peak by Wednesday across the waters of the western islands, the hurricane center said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Large swells will produce High Surf Warning conditions along east facing shores tonight and Tuesday.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Kiritehere is a black sand beach, wild and prone to powerful swells that amateur surfers dare not attempt.
—Todd Symons, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
According to Maui Guidebook, south swells can lead to hazardous water conditions.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
CMEs in particular are linked to swells of high-energy particles that can damage satellites, disrupt communications, and endanger astronauts.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
But before the construction of a harbor in the mid-1960s altered the surroundings, the spot was a surfer's paradise, with easy, consistent swells.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
Each October, when the river swells with rainwater, workers pause, move their tools and wares away, and only return once the waters recede.
—Faye Bradley, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
The difference between a story that swells into something bigger than the writer or collapses when the pen is no longer in their hand.
—Ken Polk, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
As Erin tracked north, surfers took advantage of the building swells and others evacuated along Highway 12, the sole highway that connects the Outer Banks.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
His guitar riffs and solos pop and transfix, while his smooth, slightly nasal voice swells above the compositions.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 20 Aug. 2025
Surfers flocked to the oceanfront in Virginia Beach, where Erin was supplying robust waves for the East Coast Surfing Championships and the kind of swells that many locals hadn’t seen in awhile.
—John Seewer, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
The most notable impact will be along the beaches, where swells from the storm are expected to generate rough surf and dangerous rip currents.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
National Weather Service Miami Meteorologist Donal Harrigan said that swells associated with Erin could begin reaching Florida shores on Wednesday, with a peak on Thursday or Friday.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Soon, a quiet family visit swells into a simmering battleground.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swells
Noun
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In Europe, demand for electric passenger vehicles continues to be significantly below industry projections.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The projections would be a big leap from the 40,000 to 46,000 vehicles Rivian expects to deliver this year, down from 52,000 last year.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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The payments, now being issued in waves, come nearly five years after Meta, Facebook's parent company, was first accused of allowing third-party access to user information without consent.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Now, a new King adaptation directed by I Am Legend and Hunger Games franchise helmer Francis Lawrence from a screenplay by JT Mollner (Strange Darling) is making waves for putting a fresh spin on the ending of the 1979 book on which it's based.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And the alloy wheels are an inch smaller, which increases the range to 288 miles (464 km).—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Every decision either increases your freedom or decreases it.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Either way, what a great result that expands theatrical audiences.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
14 Sep. 2025
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While Quark primarily operates in the polar regions, the company expands to subpolar destinations during the shoulder seasons, before the fleet repositions to the other side of the globe.—
Stefanie Waldek,
AFAR Media,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Shortly after their release in early 2023, some Ryzen 7000-series X3D chips were becoming physically deformed, developing bulges on the bottom that could permanently damage the CPU and bend the pins in the CPU socket.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
25 Aug. 2025
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Stay away from any watermelons that are shiny, unevenly shaped, or have visible damage, including bruises, cuts, soft spots, bulges, or lumps.—
Brittany Poulson,
Verywell Health,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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If inflation rises, the Fed could increase interest rates in an attempt to slow the economy.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Productive patience accelerates results in the long run.—
Yasir Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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And by streamlining the NEPA permitting process, OBBBA also accelerates the construction of mines, oil and gas wells, and power plants that produce cheap and reliable energy required for reindustrialization.—
Richard Stern,
Boston Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The brand’s giant green owl mascot dances badly, makes obscure pop culture references and pokes fun at the company’s push notifications.—
Leeron Walter,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Like his contemporaries, Meyers often pokes fun at the ongoing actions of the president and his administration on Late Night.—
Emlyn Travis Updated,
EW.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Swells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swells. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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