swelling (up)

verb

Definition of swelling (up)next
present participle of swell (up)
as in beefing (up)

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  1. increasing
  2. escalating
  3. augmenting
  4. expanding
  5. multiplying
  6. inserting
  7. compounding
  8. amplifying
Verb
  • The increasing importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards means that companies need tools that simplify ESG data collection and reporting.
    Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Jones repeatedly called the shooting that killed 20 children and six educators a hoax staged by actors and aimed at increasing gun control.
    CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of increasing
Verb
  • That's the message young U-Reporters in Haiti are taking to heart and putting into practice, working to provide vital health and hygiene guidance to parents struggling to protect their children's health amid prolonged political turmoil and escalating armed violence.
    Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Its deployment in Belarus could alter the strategic balance in the region, potentially escalating tensions with neighboring countries and NATO.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of escalating
Verb
  • Moore’s road band handled the parts with Danny Rader augmenting on acoustic guitar and banjo.
    Tom Roland, Billboard, 3 Dec. 2024
  • This nuanced understanding underscores not only the diversity of AI applications but also their potential to reshape industries by augmenting human capabilities rather than simply automating tasks.
    Taarini Kaur Dang, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of augmenting
Verb
  • The global live music market is expanding at a rate of 17% annually, and is projected to grow by another $36 billion by 2028, according to a recent report from market research firm Technavio.
    Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The rankings, based on page views from IMDb’s 250 million monthly visitors, showcase the expanding reach of Indian content across genres and languages.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of expanding
Verb
  • Matrix multiplication involves taking two matrices and multiplying them together, with takes a specific kind of logic.
    John Werner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Keep those dust bunnies from multiplying Vacuum regularly with a HEPA filter and use a wet mop to keep dust bunnies from overrunning your living space.
    Andrea Kane, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of multiplying
Verb
  • That’s certainly something a lot of adaptations fail at, either inserting too much of the filmmakers’ politics or simply changing the story for no good reason.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Apps like Google’s Magic Editor and Adobe Photoshop have specific tools for removing unwanted objects from photos or inserting new ones in specific places.
    Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of inserting
Verb
  • Lilly has sent cease-and-desist letters to numerous compounding sellers, and both companies have filed lawsuits against numerous compounding pharmacies, alleging trademark infringement and deceptive marketing.
    Bob Woods, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Policyholders who pay premiums in good faith are often left to navigate a system designed to exhaust and discourage them, compounding the pain of accidents, illnesses, and tragedies.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of compounding
Verb
  • Depp, meanwhile, will be in charge of amplifying the brand’s narrative and voice, spearheading the development and execution of strategic franchise planning.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
  • In regenerative species, certain enhancers activate after injury, amplifying the production of a protein called ATOH1.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of amplifying
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