swell (up)

verb

Definition of swell (up)next
as in to beef (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swell (up)
  1. increase
  2. augment
  3. escalate
  4. multiply
  5. amplify
  6. expand
  7. insert
Verb
  • Weight-bearing exercises, such as brisk walking, jogging, and dancing, are great for increasing bone density.
    Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Her two top priorities for the district are fiscal transparency and increasing test scores.
    Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of increase
Verb
  • This means installing lighting at multiple levels including ceiling lights, table and floor lamps, and wall sconces to augment any natural light.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
  • For those on social media, there is a way to track election results that might be helpful as a way to augment major media coverage.
    John Brandon, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of augment
Verb
  • Orange has faced an escalating structural budget deficit for more than a decade, city officials have said.
    Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
  • While some criticized him for escalating the situation, many fans rallied behind Jason for standing up for Travis, 35, and Swift, 34.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of escalate
Verb
  • Lies and propaganda about presidential candidates' stances, voting system security and the integrity of American democracy are multiplying ahead of Election Day.
    Sam Sabin, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Illinois has the most local governments in the nation, multiplying the chances for corruption Illinois’ arcane ballot rules turn politics into a blood sport where only the most powerful and savvy survive Chicago police bet big on pricey surveillance cameras.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of multiply
Verb
  • The Hip Hop Caucus was created as a nonprofit organization that amplifies political activism for the younger generation, using hip-hop music and culture as a vehicle to spread awareness.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Advocacy groups argue that Mexico's militarized approach to law enforcement has amplified risks for civilians, particularly migrants, who are often vulnerable to both smugglers and law enforcement.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of amplify
Verb
  • Vice mayor Belal Aftab and councilmember Chuck Page, both members of the ad hoc committee on economic vitality, were in favor of advancing a pilot outdoor dining program that would allow Hero Ranch Kitchen restaurant to expand its outdoor dining with logistical support from city staff.
    Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Marrero’s plan relies heavily on using new or expanded enrollment zones, or boundaries that include multiple schools families can choose from rather than a single neighborhood school.
    Jessica Seaman, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of expand
Verb
  • However, inserting these chloroplasts into animal cells is a lot easier said that done.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
  • In some counties, voters insert their ballots into on-site tabulators at in-person voting locations.
    Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of insert
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“Swell (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swell%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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