swells (up)

verb

Definition of swells (up)next
present tense third-person singular of swell (up)
as in increases

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  1. increases
  2. augments
  3. escalates
  4. amplifies
  5. expands
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  • This increases the chances of feeling sleepy at bedtime.
    Mill Etienne, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • What's more, exposure to gluten, and therefore to its famous ‘alpha-gliadin’ molecule, increases the production of zonulin, a protein that promotes the stretching of the intestine's tight junctions at the intestinal level.
    Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of increases
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  • Old Master art, religious or not, augments all kinds of Christmas décor by adding the patina of vintage values.
    Brian T. Allen, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Machine learning complements the cruise control, and evasive-steering assist augments the forward collision warning system.
    Doug Newcomb, PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of augments
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  • The likelihood of human error, configuration mistakes and vulnerabilities also escalates, putting organizational networks under significant threats.
    Jody Brazil, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • However, the action quickly escalates and bullets begin to fly as the young men exchange fire with terrorists.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of escalates
Verb
  • Generative AI amplifies their power in performing this task.
    William Bain, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Her interplay with her non-professional co-stars is natural and fluent, though any contrast in acting styles amplifies Carissa’s own dreamy air of not-quite-belonging.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of amplifies
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  • Carissa may not travel terribly far in the course of the film, but her awareness of her existing world expands considerably, which makes for a more delicately stirring arc than expected in a coming-of-age tale of this variety.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Another area to watch in 2025 is whether the FDA expands the label on Zepbound, which would allow the obesity drug to be prescribed as a treatment for other conditions, such as obstructive sleep apnea and cutting heart failure risks .
    Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of expands
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