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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swells (up)
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China’s drive for technological self-sufficiency channels ever more resources into expanding industrial capacity, which, against a backdrop of weak domestic demand, only increases its dependence on exports.—
Neil Shearing,
Time,
20 May 2026 -
Furthermore, heat increases electrical resistance for EV batteries and chargers, resulting in longer, more taxing charging sessions.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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The adjacent roles that AI augments rather than replaces—positions that require contextual judgment, client relationship management, complex problem-solving, or physical presence—are the destination the transition heads toward.—
Jason Kirsch,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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That turns the chatbot from a substitute for care into something that augments the therapeutic alliance between you and your care team.—
Sudheesha Perera,
Time,
6 May 2026
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Overstate it and public anxiety escalates rapidly through social media ecosystems built for worst-case scenarios.—
Steve Brozak,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Ad war escalates Democratic candidate for governor, and former Atlanta mayor, Keisha Lance Bottoms (center) leaves a voting precinct with her family after voting in the Georgia Democratic primary last week.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
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The elevated proof amplifies texture and aromatic intensity without overwhelming the balance.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Cannes amplifies a film’s presence—its commercial success, its visibility, its cultural impact.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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That’s how the principle compounds.—
Daren Smith,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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These compounds drift through the battery, causing slow reactions and reducing efficiency over time.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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The rollout of Gemini Omni Flash is currently limited to select subscription tiers in the Gemini app, with broader access expected as the deployment expands.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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In an interview included in press notes for the documentary, the director expands on his vision of providing a balanced view of history.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
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One image inserts Coalie next to a coal-mining family that otherwise looks like an ad that could have appeared a century ago.—
Annie Persons,
The Conversation,
7 May 2026
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Many streaming hubs fill each commercial break with an assortment of spots that appear due to programmatic buying that inserts ads based on algorithms tied to demographics and geography.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Swells (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swells%20%28up%29. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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