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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dilatations
Noun
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Infection is rapid, causing swellings in the lymph nodes (buboes) and leading to septicaemia and pulmonary infection.—
Matthew Binnicker,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The peanutty puffs are delightfully salty-sweet from dates, maple syrup, and sea salt and boast 10 grams of protein (a blend of pea protein and upcycled oat protein) in each one-cup serving.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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Its name is inspired by its flower clusters that turn pink and cover the tree with hazy, smoke-like puffs in summer.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Are Americans customers asking you for more buttons and knobs?—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Swap out old knobs and handles for brass ones to add a sophisticated, elegant touch.—
Farima Ferguson,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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There was a heavy focus from council members and transit advocates on putting more speed humps and other cyclist and pedestrian safety infrastructure throughout city neighborhoods, and criticism for specific project delays.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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Her office released a report last month critical of the design and placement of speed humps and bumps.—
Joe Holden,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Although the transparent blue blobs resemble jellyfish, velella velella aren’t actually jellies, according to the National Park Service.—
Stephanie Zappelli,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Unlike the smooth stream of fast coronal wind, the slow solar wind comes out of the sun in gusty blobs, which are visible in coronal images as bright rays.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Calambokidis plan quickly hit some snags.—
Robin Romm,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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Boeing’s efforts to keep up kept hitting development snags including its first uncrewed test flight, which missed its rendezvous with the space station entirely in 2019.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
Noun
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The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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The glamping domes also provide a unique option for overnight lodging.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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“Dilatations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilatations. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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