SWELL (UP) Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

swell (up)

verb

Definition of swell (up)

as in to beef (up)

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Verb

There are also increasing concerns that the Russia-Ukraine war could escalate, amid reports that CIA chief John Ratcliffe have made a secretive Moscow trip to warn Russia against attacking NATO.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Friday starts dry in the Twin Cities with clouds and temperatures increasing through the afternoon.

— Joseph Dames, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of increase

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Even Jeremy Allen White, the actor known in part for a steamy Calvin Klein underwear campaign that flaunted his very real muscles, has been augmented by this pocket of the internet.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Aug. 2026
The funding augments ongoing lobbying efforts from the individual firms.

— Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of augment

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While some of the skills were previously taught in limited high school modules, the new version escalates this training for children as young as 13.

— Bloomberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
There are also increasing concerns that the Russia-Ukraine war could escalate, amid reports that CIA chief John Ratcliffe have made a secretive Moscow trip to warn Russia against attacking NATO.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of escalate

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But a significant loss of votes would amplify a narrative that the traditional big parties are in decline.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
With election season getting underway, votes are also expected on measures designed to amplify the GOP’s messaging strategy going into November, most notably a resolution condemning socialism.

— Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of amplify

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Japan’s Inpex, for example, formed a joint venture to expand its LNG investment in Australia’s Northern Territory.

— Katie Silver, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
While most of its stores are in mainland China, the company had 4,378 stores overseas as of end-June and has been expanding into new markets, including central Asia and the Americas.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of expand

Verb

That game will then be playable completely digitally, without the need to ever insert the disc, as long as you (or a member of your family account) is logged in.

— Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026
This mini gadget is easy to set up (just insert a battery, and place it next to a water source like a sink, sump pump, water heater, or washing machine), and can last up to two years with normal use.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026

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