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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 swells
Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Dangerous swells and rip currents will affect surrounding islands and coastal areas, including the Bahamas and Bermuda later this week.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
South Beach’s expanse is the perfect place to stroll and shell, and East Beach is ideal for surfers seeking bigger swells.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
The swells are also expected to spread toward the rest of the Greater Antilles by Friday night.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
And learn to map the tides, the winds, the sea swells, as the navigators do?
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
Croup swells the upper area of the passageways— lungs are a separate issue.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 14 Oct. 2025
Additionally, swells generated by Priscilla are expected to affect portions of the coast of southwestern and west-central Mexico.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
At first a dirge, then the tempo rises, and the hymnal swells.
—Jenny Adams, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Sitting at its closest point to Earth, Luna swells a little larger and glows a little louder, reminding us who the real main character is.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Offshore swells up to 12 feet and long-period surf have prompted widespread marine warnings.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
For Orange shoppers, the bigger space at the corner of Tustin Street and Meats Avenue will help with the seemingly ever present crowd, which swells to long lines and jammed aisles (and parking lot), especially during the Chapman University school year.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
These swells will reach the Bahamas, the Turks and Caicos Islands, and Bermuda later this week.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Dangerous swells and rip currents will affect surrounding islands and coastal areas, including the Bahamas and Bermuda later this week.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
South Beach’s expanse is the perfect place to stroll and shell, and East Beach is ideal for surfers seeking bigger swells.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
The swells are also expected to spread toward the rest of the Greater Antilles by Friday night.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
According to construction manager John Kearns, the oceans swells became too challenging, moving the barge too much for the crane to operate safely.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
And learn to map the tides, the winds, the sea swells, as the navigators do?
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
Croup swells the upper area of the passageways— lungs are a separate issue.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 14 Oct. 2025
Additionally, swells generated by Priscilla are expected to affect portions of the coast of southwestern and west-central Mexico.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
At first a dirge, then the tempo rises, and the hymnal swells.
—Jenny Adams, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Sitting at its closest point to Earth, Luna swells a little larger and glows a little louder, reminding us who the real main character is.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Offshore swells up to 12 feet and long-period surf have prompted widespread marine warnings.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
For Orange shoppers, the bigger space at the corner of Tustin Street and Meats Avenue will help with the seemingly ever present crowd, which swells to long lines and jammed aisles (and parking lot), especially during the Chapman University school year.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swells
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With projections of more than 100,000 new spacecraft being launched by 2030, compared to roughly 10,000 in orbit today, agencies have been developing ways to limit debris growth, improve decommissioning protocols, and enhance protective design features.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Some Republicans dismiss projections that ACA premiums will more than double without the subsidies, calling them exaggerated and arguing the law has fueled fraud and abuse that must be curbed.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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While the initial version of the material was ineffective at dispersing radar waves, researchers enhanced its electromagnetic properties using a subtractive laser patterning process.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Moretz wore her hallmark blond hair in loose waves and opted for long, fluttery lashes and a glossy pink lip.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Benefits of Heat Therapy Heat therapy increases tissue temperature and blood flow to your back, relaxing muscles and improving pain.—
RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
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As the Universe expands, the volume increases, while the particle masses and the total number of particles remain the same.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That might be a regular thing for a few years, and then again once the Playoff inevitably expands.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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As the Universe expands, the volume increases, while the particle masses and the total number of particles remain the same.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Oct. 2025
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Baleen is a specialized type of bone that protrudes from the jaws like teeth and is used to filter small critters from the ocean water to feed.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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Originally designed for line-of-battle engagements, Fusō underwent major refits in the 1930s, gaining improved armor, torpedo bulges, and a speed of roughly 24 knots.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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Shortly after their release in early 2023, some Ryzen 7000-series X3D chips were becoming physically deformed, developing bulges on the bottom that could permanently damage the CPU and bend the pins in the CPU socket.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
25 Aug. 2025
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Airfare is typically at its lowest two to three months before peak travel dates and rises quickly as the holidays get closer.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
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That's because the trees there soak up and release moisture, which rises to create clouds and more rain.—
NPR,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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This approach lowers costs, accelerates delivery, and — by integrating superior technology on these platforms at scale — ensures that America has both the fleet size and the industrial depth needed to respond to a crisis.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
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As the sins of the past come to the surface, the film only accelerates, providing high entertainment and thematic resonance all at once.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Swells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swells. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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