swelled (up)

verb

Definition of swelled (up)next
past tense of swell (up)
as in increased

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  1. increased
  2. augmented
  3. expanded
  4. inserted
  5. amplified
  6. compounded
  7. enlarged
  8. escalated
Verb
  • Aon says just 7% of hospitals report increased turnover among nurses compared to 62% percent last year.
    Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The rate of women accessing family planning services increased with family income and with higher levels of education, the report shows.
    Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of increased
Verb
  • Now, they’re being augmented by software innovations, AI, robotics and advanced technologies that are dramatically evolving North America’s industrial base.
    Chris Turlica, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But, for Yankees fans of a certain age, consider making these part of a memorabilia array, augmented by baseball cards or other related collectibles.
    Dan Greene, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of augmented
Verb
  • The franchise has since expanded its WNBA content, with A'ja Wilson making history as the first WNBA global cover athlete for NBA 2K25, and entering the game with an unprecedented 99 overall rating.
    Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Studios expanded its business with an original comedy sketch series.
    Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of expanded
Verb
  • One of the photos on his X account is an X-ray of a spine with four large screws inserted.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Mangione's profile on X shows a background image of an X-ray with what appears to be screws and plates inserted in a lower back.
    Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of inserted
Verb
  • Joe Rogan, one of the most influential podcasters, even amplified the wild claim by discussing it on a November episode of his show.
    Benjamin VanHoose, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Public distrust of government, amplified by industry lobbies, fuels resistance to policies like health taxes.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of amplified
Verb
  • Higher pay offered by private-sector work has compounded struggles to maintain adequate court reporter staffing.
    Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • For multi-generational entrepreneurs, these challenges are compounded by family expectations.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of compounded
Verb
  • Since then, the enterprise has enlarged its product range to 32 items and expanded to other US areas with a prominent Polish-American population.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • First, the field is enlarged to include top-notch artists in subsequent generations, whose work reflects an ongoing Photorealist legacy.
    Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of enlarged
Verb
  • In North America, the frequency and severity of construction site fires have escalated in recent years, prompting industry professionals and regulators to take action.
    Kevin Gu, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The peaceful gathering quickly escalated into violent clashes as protesters and officers engaged in running altercations through the city's streets.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of escalated
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“Swelled (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swelled%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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