SWELLS (UP) Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

swells (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of swell (up)

as in increases

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Airport officials say the new design increases the distance between the terminal and the nearest runway, currently as little as 257 feet, soon to be about 880 feet, bringing the airport into compliance with FAA standards.

— Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Firejet production also increases Beyond collaborative combat aircraft, the expansion will increase production of Kratos’ Firejet family of aerial target systems.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026

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This is the first of a new type of rideshare program flying to that orbit that augments SpaceX’s Transporter program that flies to SSO.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026
The core group now augments itself with the bass clarinetist Madison Greenstone, trombonist Weston Olencki, and, for the first time in the band’s history, vocals.

— Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026

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Ukraine on the agenda Allies are considering a financial commitment to Ukraine, sources told ABC News, as Russia escalates its war there and Kyiv manages to launch successful attacks inside Russia.

— Chris Boccia, ABC News, 7 July 2026
This escalates into a dragon chase and Aemond’s giant, ancient beast is overcome with bloodlust, killing Luke and his dragon much to the dismay of Aemond One-Eye.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

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Linen has always been one of my go-to fabrics for summer, especially living in Atlanta’s hot and humid climate, and this dress takes my love for the material and amplifies it.

— Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
When that foundation is weak, AI amplifies every gap, inconsistency and blind spot.

— Mark Thomas, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of amplifies

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From ultra-modern waterfront compounds to stylish city apartments, here’s a look inside the tennis legend’s real estate empire.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 July 2026
Superstar veterans who had accumulated wealth from winning Super Bowls and all the endorsement money that compounds in a major market invited Reese into their sanctum.

— Tim Graham, New York Times, 2 July 2026

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As the sun expands, gravitational tides act like a subtle brake, slowly draining Earth's orbital energy and pulling the planet inward.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 July 2026
The package expands the Air Force’s layered defenses against small unmanned aircraft.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026

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