swell (up)

verb

Definition of swell (up)next
as in to beef (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swell (up)
  1. increase
  2. augment
  3. escalate
  4. multiply
  5. amplify
  6. expand
  7. insert
Verb
  • Even with all the steps your government and Police Department are taking to increase safety and improve driving conditions, the most influential safety factor remains you, the individual behind the wheel.
    Glen Koen, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • With every refresh and scroll, data centers around the world work overtime, consuming energy and increasing carbon emissions.
    Monica Sanders, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of increase
Verb
  • Historically, alliances have been forged by individual leaders and have served to augment a nation’s strength in case of war.
    Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Lores says repeatedly finding moments to learn and augment his overall skill set was a significant trigger shot to his career.
    Natalie McCormick, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of augment
Verb
  • However, prosecutors say those injuries weren't due to an accident but an escalating pattern of violence resulting in the girl's death.
    Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The escalating cheers of the crowd hit a crescendo at 1:47 a.m.
    David Jackson, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of escalate
Verb
  • Gross profit divided by sales multiplied by 100 establishes the gross margin percentage.
    Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Pay an additional $1 to add the Power Play for a chance to multiply all Powerball winnings except for the jackpot.
    Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of multiply
Verb
  • Advocacy groups argue that Mexico's militarized approach to law enforcement has amplified risks for civilians, particularly migrants, who are often vulnerable to both smugglers and law enforcement.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The Hip Hop Caucus was created as a nonprofit organization that amplifies political activism for the younger generation, using hip-hop music and culture as a vehicle to spread awareness.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of amplify
Verb
  • Her re-election sets Phoenix up to continue growing the burgeoning technology and health care industries, building sustainable infrastructure to combat climate change and expanding public transportation options.
    Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
  • However, the plan builds on that foundation by strengthening and expanding community partnerships and coordinating routine meetings to monitor progress.
    Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of expand
Verb
  • After making a centimeter-long incision under the chin and, in some cases, two additional poke holes, one behind each earlobe, doctors insert a steel cannula to break up and suction out excess fat.
    Jolene Edgar, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The wine case inserts—designed to cushion Silver Oak bottles in transit—are manufactured from recycled, non-toxic foam in Wisconsin.
    Rachel King, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of insert
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“Swell (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swell%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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