swelled (up)

verb

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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swelled (up)
  1. increased
  2. augmented
  3. expanded
  4. inserted
  5. amplified
  6. compounded
  7. enlarged
  8. escalated
Verb
  • However, operating expenses increased, with selling, general, and administrative costs rising 19%.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 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
Definition of increased
Verb
  • 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
  • The ample cabinet space in the kitchen is augmented by a large pantry.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of augmented
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of expanded
Verb
  • Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
    The Tennessean, The Tennessean, 27 Dec. 2024
  • United inserted a buy-back option when selling left-back Alvaro Fernandez to Benfica in a €9million deal at the end of last season and the 21-year-old has quickly established himself as a regular at the Estadio da Luz, starting all six of Benfica’s Champions League outings this season.
    James McNicholas, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of inserted
Verb
  • These health disparities are amplified by the lack of treatment for many diabetics around the world.
    Omer Awan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Those bands are amplified by Sherman's high elevation of 1,560 feet in the Chautauqua Hills.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of amplified
Verb
  • In addition, the recent ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has compounded Iran's woes in the region.
    Louis Casiano, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Mihalek said the problem is compounded by online discourse, which can add more vitriol to people's frustrations.
    Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of compounded
Verb
  • Top orb variants and other significant currencies are highlighted and enlarged.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Instead, each attack on his character enlarged his visibility and his audience.
    Gunther Peck / Made by History, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of enlarged
Verb
  • What began as a headache in April 2024 quickly escalated into a life-altering diagnosis.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The Butler situation in Miami escalated further on Friday night.
    Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of escalated
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swelled (up)

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“Swelled (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swelled%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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