swelling (up)

verb

Definition of swelling (up)next
present participle of swell (up)
as in beefing (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swelling (up)
  1. increasing
  2. escalating
  3. augmenting
  4. expanding
  5. multiplying
  6. inserting
  7. compounding
  8. amplifying
Verb
  • Getty Images Major air-conditioning makers such as Japan’s Daikin are also trimming costs by increasing the use of aluminum.
    — Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Thanks to the design, all three elements are evenly separated upon exiting the barrel, improving firing accuracy and substantially increasing the probability of hitting small targets, reported TASS.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
Definition of increasing
Verb
  • The action risks escalating tensions while the United States and Iran negotiate on a long-term peace agreement that addresses Iran's nuclear capacity.
    — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • The blaze quickly grew to thousands of acres by the following day, drawing an escalating response from emergency services.
    — Matan Josephy, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2026
Definition of escalating
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  • The real value of AI lies in augmenting the capacity of intellectually curious people with specialized training, sound judgment, and genuine human empathy.
    — Wayne Berson, Fortune, 30 June 2026
  • The technology is designed to act as a co-pilot, augmenting rather than replacing the training, professionalism and instinct of experienced emergency personnel.
    — Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Definition of augmenting
Verb
  • The 585-acre neighborhood contains 5 million square feet of office space, including 250,000 square feet of medical offices where John Muir Health has been expanding.
    — George Avalos, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
  • The mission won't just hunt for aliens, but rather explore these habitable planets and their atmospheres, expanding our understanding of other worlds while also being used for a variety of astronomical purposes.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of expanding
Verb
  • The glycemic load is calculated by multiplying a food's glycemic index by the grams of carbohydrates in the serving size, and then dividing by 100.
    — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 2 July 2026
  • Market cap is the total dollar value of a company’s outstanding shares of stock and is calculated by multiplying the current share price by the total number of outstanding shares.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
Definition of multiplying
Verb
  • Getting a digital copy of a game works simply by inserting a compatible disc and installing and playing the game.
    — Tom Warren, The Verge, 1 July 2026
  • In fact, constantly inserting yourself into everything can slow the organization down and weaken accountability across the team.
    — Michel Koopman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of inserting
Verb
  • Some early adopters are already compounding gains in efficiency, sales velocity, costs and visibility.
    — Bohdan Savchuk, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • The Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee meets July 23-24 to consider restoring certain peptides to the list of substances eligible for compounding by licensed 503A pharmacies, with a follow-up meeting to be held before February 2027.
    — Jerome Adams, STAT, 6 July 2026
Definition of compounding
Verb
  • Committed to amplifying both emerging and established voices, JuVee Productions aims to serve as a creative hub for the next generation of storytellers, fostering bold, dynamic narratives that reflect the full spectrum of humanity.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 7 July 2026
  • Credit goes to the bridge’s proponents for amplifying these problems and calling on the state to address them.
    — Pete Harrison, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026
Definition of amplifying
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