1
as in increased
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the club membership has really swelled in recent months
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2
as in expanded
to make greater in size, amount, or number
more layoffs will swell the ranks of the unemployed to unprecedented levels
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3
as in protruded
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 Synonyms for swelled
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While security measures at hospitals have increased following the shooting, experts warn that these efforts may be temporary unless significant changes are made.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024 -
The average fees per card - which includes transaction fees, subscription fees, as well as commissions - increased 13% year over year in Q3.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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There’s a reason the NFL has expanded the league’s reach to Germany with multiple games played there the past couple of seasons and with more on the way in the future.—
Larry Holder,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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In August, the Miami Herald reported that Florida’s voucher system, which was expanded in 2023 to cover families of all income levels, was beginning to affect per-pupil revenue in the state’s public school districts, affecting their ability to retain teachers and maintain school buildings.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Jan. 2025
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Novo Nordisk’s Fundamentals Over Recent Years Novo Nordisk’s revenue rose over 2x from 127 billion DKK in 2020 to 271 billion DKK for the last twelve-month period.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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In terms of the design, the mix of rose gold and rhodium plating on the dial brings an industrial feel to the timepieces.—
Sophie Furley,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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Finally, accelerated demand led by corporate refugees is being met by a steady supply of businesses from retiring baby boomers.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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According to recent studies, the rate of change across several key factors has accelerated by 183% in the past four years, largely driven by emerging technologies, including generative artificial intelligence.—
Sherzod Odilov,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Glaser — the host of the 2025 Golden Globe awards — also poked fun at Bündchen’s relationship with jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente during the roast.—
Eric Andersson,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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And nobody had to guess the color of his underwear, as his black and gray Tom Ford briefs poked purposefully out from his pants.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
22 Dec. 2024
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Spending on apparel and electronics also climbed at a solid pace.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
26 Dec. 2024
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During a visit to the Olympia International Show Jumping Championships with their mom, brothers Harry and William climbed into Santa's sleigh.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
25 Dec. 2024
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Kinship and hierarchy were replaced or augmented by coöperative relationships that individuals entered into voluntarily—covenants, promises, and the economically essential contracts.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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The ample cabinet space in the kitchen is augmented by a large pantry.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
22 Dec. 2024
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“Swelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swelled. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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