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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
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Sand moving south from a replenishment project in Surfside three years ago has pushed up into Talbert Marsh with the recent swells and high tides and is being pushed back out to the shoreline by the county, Webb added.
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Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
18 June 2026
Law enforcement broke up emotional swells from people on both sides.
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Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Learn to ride Atlantic swells from expert instructors in towns like Lagos.
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Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
The south shore of Kauai—like most Hawaiian islands—sees bigger swells during the summer months, while the north shore has bigger waves in the winter.
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Brianna Randall,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
González pledged to help northern towns including Loiza, where people have been evacuated and chunks of asphalt from coastal roads have tumbled into the ocean following heavy swells.
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ABC News,
27 May 2026
Weather conditions at the time were severe, with high winds and rough swells of more than 13 feet.
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Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
Jan Jansen, captured on the swells of the Atlantic by Muslim pirates, left behind a wife and four daughters in his native Haarlem.
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Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
And if out-of-towners are visiting, the ranks of the older timers swells a few more.
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Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Sense of place The river — which swells with spring snowmelt — and surrounding wilderness give the property a strong sense of place.
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David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Weather service and public safety officials said the safest thing to do is to stay away from the beaches altogether until the southern swells start subsiding.
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Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Storms and swells reshape the landscape.
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Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
18 June 2026
The curbside swells with people.
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Joseph Trinidad,
Longreads,
16 June 2026
Alerts in effect for parts of SoCal beaches Southerly swells, or waves, are expected to continue impacting coastal waters through at least Monday, June 15, according to the National Weather Service Los Angeles.
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Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Run through some of the backstories of Cape Verde’s defensive heroes, and their achievement only swells in meaning.
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Thom Harris,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
Noun
The greatest threat of those swells are to beaches that face the southwest.
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Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Sand moving south from a replenishment project in Surfside three years ago has pushed up into Talbert Marsh with the recent swells and high tides and is being pushed back out to the shoreline by the county, Webb added.
—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
18 June 2026
Law enforcement broke up emotional swells from people on both sides.
—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Learn to ride Atlantic swells from expert instructors in towns like Lagos.
—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
The south shore of Kauai—like most Hawaiian islands—sees bigger swells during the summer months, while the north shore has bigger waves in the winter.
—
Brianna Randall,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
González pledged to help northern towns including Loiza, where people have been evacuated and chunks of asphalt from coastal roads have tumbled into the ocean following heavy swells.
—
ABC News,
27 May 2026
Weather conditions at the time were severe, with high winds and rough swells of more than 13 feet.
—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
Jan Jansen, captured on the swells of the Atlantic by Muslim pirates, left behind a wife and four daughters in his native Haarlem.
—
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
Verb
Most people only hear about it when a lymph node swells during a cold, or when a social media video promises a gua sha stone will detox their face.
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Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
And if out-of-towners are visiting, the ranks of the older timers swells a few more.
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Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Sense of place The river — which swells with spring snowmelt — and surrounding wilderness give the property a strong sense of place.
—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Weather service and public safety officials said the safest thing to do is to stay away from the beaches altogether until the southern swells start subsiding.
—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Storms and swells reshape the landscape.
—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
18 June 2026
The curbside swells with people.
—
Joseph Trinidad,
Longreads,
16 June 2026
Alerts in effect for parts of SoCal beaches Southerly swells, or waves, are expected to continue impacting coastal waters through at least Monday, June 15, according to the National Weather Service Los Angeles.
—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Run through some of the backstories of Cape Verde’s defensive heroes, and their achievement only swells in meaning.
—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swells
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Find your way into more populated parts of the world, however, and projections suggest the entire planet could be yours in just three years.
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Even optimistic projections form Fox Sports and Telemundo might not have anticipated that.
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Early on, news of the casino’s construction caused waves of controversy across Sonoma County — some of which resulted in death threats against Sarris’ life.
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The lights were dimmed, my slippers were waiting beside the bed, and a video of the resort’s beach area played on the TV, complete with the soothing sound of waves washing up on shore.
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During pregnancy, iron demand increases to support both the baby and placenta, while postpartum recovery can further lower ferritin due to blood loss.
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Beginning a section of rules with a short explanation about the rule’s purpose makes a more positive statement to the community, and hopefully increases community compliance and cooperation.
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The tax law also expands Pell Grant eligibility to students enrolled in shorter-term workforce training programs.
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The temporary rule expands that list to 29 specific degree programs, including master of science in nursing, doctor of nursing practice, and doctor of nurse anesthesia practice.
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These are more likely to cause painless rectal bleeding or tissue that protrudes during a bowel movement.
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Part of it protrudes from the exterior, with natural airflow helping keep the food inside chilled.
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During matches earlier this year, bulges could be seen in the shoulder seams on jerseys for teams including France and Uruguay, the Guardian reported.
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During matches earlier this year, bulges could be seen in the shoulder seams on jerseys for teams including France and Uruguay, the Guardian reported.
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And by the 12th year, this number rises to $113,000, exceeding the median salary for graduate degree-holders in the state, according to the data released by the UC’s Institutional Research and Academic Planning department.
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Timeline Tuesday, July 7-Thursday, July 16The last-quarter moon rises around midnight on July 7, leaving the evening sky dark and beginning July’s best stargazing window.
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Discovery process accelerates For decades, scientists have relied largely on trial and error to discover superconducting materials.
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Problem-solving accelerates because feedback is immediate, silos begin to break down and team members feel empowered to contribute.
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“Swells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swells. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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