SWELLS (UP) Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

swells (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of swell (up)

as in increases

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Though present, they are not enabled by default and require overriding hidden FeatureFlags, which increases user risk.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Thus the image is both cropped at the top and bottom and blown up in a way that increases the grain and softness.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 21 July 2026

Definition of increases

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Technology that augments humans spreads prosperity, but technology built to imitate and substitute for them concentrates it.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 21 July 2026
Johnny Moreno’s video and projection design artfully augments the production’s imaginative world.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of augments

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As the battle for grass fields escalates, the lawyer in me can’t resist sharing the arguments for and against switching entirely to grass.

— Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Gulf states are looking on with growing apprehension as the conflict between Iran and the US escalates again.

— Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 19 July 2026

Definition of escalates

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That hope is gone now, and James’ decision only amplifies the fact that the Warriors need to focus on their future a lot more than their present.

— Nick Friedell, New York Times, 25 July 2026
The vinegar amplifies the fruit’s flavor while adding acidity that keeps the drink from tasting overly sweet.

— Christina Chaey, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2026

Definition of amplifies

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Reinvested dividends have added a little over two percentage points a year to S&P 500 returns, which compounds into a six-figure difference over 25 years.

— Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
In other words, flavanols may be the first of several plant compounds that current guidelines are passing over.

— Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 21 July 2026

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As artificial intelligence expands across K-12 schools, Massachusetts announced a new $500,000 public-private investment in AI applied learning opportunities for hundreds of students, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced Tuesday.

— Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 22 July 2026
The Iranian military fired six missiles on Jordan today, according to the Jordan Armed Forces, as the regional conflict expands.

— Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

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