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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swelled (up)
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In Washington, teacher pay increased 36%.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026 -
Since then, and despite some notable lapses, the agency has steadily increased its protective methodologies, techniques and technologies to mitigate threats of varying degrees.—
Donald J. Mihalek,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The visuals are augmented by movement of the seating as well as special effects with mist and smells.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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Within weeks, Ponson augmented his tasks as a fishing boat captain with a part-time job at Celebration Church in New Orleans.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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As information and knowledge expanded, staying current required a significant investment of their time.—
Bruce Broussard,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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After a test launch in Jacksonville and Orlando, Winn-Dixie expanded its same-day Amazon delivery partnership to Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Instead of modifying one gene at a time, researchers began exploring whether entire genomes could be built and inserted into cells.—
André O. Hudson,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2026
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The company’s bid fell apart last year, however, after a last-minute item was inserted into the state budget transferring the station’s operating permit to the Department of Administrative Services — thus keeping it out of private hands.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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Concerns around production were amplified further on Tuesday with news of the shock departure of the UAE, the cartel's third-largest producer.—
Azhar Sukri,Mike Sheen,
CNBC,
3 May 2026
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The sites are amplified by online bots.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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That massive shortage is the result of years of underfunding compounded by the pandemic, which shuttered roughly 16,000 providers.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Issues were around its batteries The delay was compounded by the fact that the battery needed to be removed from Bepop and the aircraft.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
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The front of the building would be modernized, but the back would be enlarged significantly.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
15 Apr. 2026
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Imaging suggested Bryan’s spleen might be enlarged, and there was blood in the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity, though there was no active hemorrhage.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
15 Apr. 2026
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The couple splits the day-to-day responsibilities of raising their children, Davis said, but basic living expenses have multiplied lately.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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In Phantom Combatants, Tontey transforms Karamoy from a singular historical figure into a mythic presence multiplied through a chorus of young troops, according to a press release.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Swelled (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swelled%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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