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as in projections
a part that sticks out from the general mass of something
the graceful swell of the bottle was meant to be evocative of the female figure
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as in increases
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the club membership has really swelled in recent months
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as in expands
to make greater in size, amount, or number
more layoffs will swell the ranks of the unemployed to unprecedented levels
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as in protrudes
to extend outward beyond a usual point
at that point the Congo River swells and forms Malebo Pool
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swells
Noun
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That's in line with national travel projections for the end of the year.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
24 Dec. 2024 -
However, consumers are expected to be resilient, with consumer spending expected to stay robust despite projections of a slower holiday season.—
Lawrence Carrel,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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This increases the chances of feeling sleepy at bedtime.—
Mill Etienne,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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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
Verb
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Side Quest expands the Mythic Quest universe and looks at the impacts the game has on employees, players, and fans.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
8 Jan. 2025
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The new step, announced by the White House on Wednesday, expands the PACT Act, a 2022 law that widened access to benefits and care for veterans exposed to burn pits used to dispose of trash and waste on military bases.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Each time the calendar flips during the NBA season, that number rises by just under $12k.—
Tony East,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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Steve Hard, the current head of medical at Portsmouth, explains how there are more layers to the job the higher a club rises through the leagues.—
Tom Burrows,
The Athletic,
22 Dec. 2024
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This iterative approach accelerates the development process and can enhance the final product's quality, as continuous user input ensures better alignment with market needs.—
Wayne Yu,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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This approach - Model-as-a-Service - not only reduces costs but also accelerates the adoption of AI across various industries.—
Mark Greeven,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The post had been liked more than 30,000 times, and Ted has since appeared in by his owner that pokes fun at the candid video becoming an unexpected viral sensation.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
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Much of Lame's content pokes fun at life hacks, which, in his view, are baloney.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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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
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Machine learning complements the cruise control, and evasive-steering assist augments the forward collision warning system.—
Doug Newcomb,
PCMAG,
11 Dec. 2024
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“Swells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swells. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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