swelled

VERB

become larger

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accumulate add to balloon bloat bulge enlarge expand fatten grow increase mount rise surge

STRONG

aggravate amplify augment belly billow blister dilate distend enhance extend heighten intensity plump pouch pout protrude puff tumefy uprise

WEAK

be inflated become bloated become distended become swollen fill out grow larger puff up round out well up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abridge decline decrease diminish drop fall lessen lose lower reduce shrink slump

STRONG

compress condense contract curtail shorten

WEAK

concentrate

Example Sentences

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swelled

At the same time, the need has swelled.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

Margin loan balances at Charles Schwab swelled to nearly $190 billion in the third quarter, fueled by the growth of one tax-loss harvesting strategy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

According to the NFL, its UK fanbase has swelled to 18.6 million, with 4.5 million of those considered 'avid' fans.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

Construction costs have swelled to around $2.4 billion, up from an estimate of $1.3 billion in 2020, according to the report.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

Three mice swelled Pax’s belly and a muskrat dangled from his mouth, his first large prey.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker

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