as in to beef (up)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swell (up)
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Another 2021 study found that sleep deprivation increased levels of cortisol during interpersonal conflict.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
26 Jan. 2025 -
Since the attack, Weisz-Gut has felt forced to take account of the specter of increasing prejudice in Europe on a personal level.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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The Arsenal hierarchy recognise there is some urgency to the situation, and are actively seeking to augment Arteta’s attacking options between now and the February 3 deadline.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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The military has been deployed in this role for years, and President Biden relied on the same emergency authority to augment their numbers.—
Elizabeth Goitein,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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Why This Matters The fires in Baja California closely resemble those in Los Angeles, underscoring the escalating wildfire risks across the southwestern region of North America.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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As the world grapples with the escalating climate crisis, the need for individual resolve has never been greater.—
Thais Lopez Vogel,
Orlando Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2025
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These three weights are all multiplied together in our final model.—
G. Elliott Morris,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2025
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Amodei disclosed that Anthropic's revenue multiplied tenfold in 2024.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
22 Jan. 2025
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Whether brainstorming, skill development, or logistical support, AI should amplify natural intelligence and interpersonal relationships, not substitute them.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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These traditional genre inclusions amplify a sense of Puerto Rican cultural pride and authenticity, significantly resonating with a broader Latino audience.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
22 Jan. 2025
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Since 2017, more than 118,000 Amtrak customers have ridden the Winter Park Express, and that number will continue to grow as the service expands.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Jan. 2025
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During the month of January, sky gazers will be able to see four planets in one view — and come February, the parade will only expand.—
Caitlin O'Kane,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Despite his lack of direct attention to the game, Trump clearly found a way to insert himself into the conversation, using the Chiefs' victory as a backdrop for promoting his political brand and ruffling feathers with his omission of the Eagles' impressive win.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Option 2: If option 1 fails or the tire isn’t tubeless, insert an inner tube to get you home.—
Seb Stott,
Outside Online,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Swell (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swell%20%28up%29. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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