DILATED Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of dilated

as in swollen

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verb

past tense of dilate

as in distended

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Greenwood was previously diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, but said that might not be a factor in what caused her heart attack last year, per the BBC. — Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026 Adam woke up at the hospital six days later and learned that he had been diagnosed with a heart disease called dilated cardiomyopathy, which prevents the heart from pumping blood around the body effectively. — Duarte Dias, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025 Despite the use of medications to treat dilated, weak hearts, some patients suffer from continued weakening of the heart muscle and progress to end-stage, or advanced, heart failure. — William Cornwell, The Conversation, 19 Nov. 2025 The photo clearly shows the feline's dilated pupils and ears backward, which is exactly what cats look like when mad. — Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dilated

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dilated

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With their swollen, flaring buttresses and soaring heights of 80 feet or more, the trees are awe-inspiring when reflected in the dark water.

— Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
Cubital tunnel syndrome occurs when the ulnar nerve, which passes through a tunnel on the inside of the elbow, becomes inflamed, swollen and irritated, Johns Hopkins explains.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026

Definition of swollen

Verb

The men’s World Cup expanded to 48 teams and the Club World Cup has been enlarged to 32.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Complications can include acne and similar skin problems, sleep apnea, skin reactions to patches or gels, steroid rage and emotional disorders, and enlarged breast tissue, according to StatPearls.

— Mason Leib, ABC News, 17 July 2026

Definition of enlarged

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The book is that challenging—turgid, repetitious, and laced with technical jargon.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 July 2026
When a plant loses moisture on a hot day through the process of transpiration, the roots take up water to replace that loss and keep the plant turgid.

— Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

Definition of turgid

Verb

His company submitted invoices that inflated the value of work done and billed for projects that were never completed, according to the indictments.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
The homeownership rate rose 5 percentage points as the housing bubble inflated; 40 percent of mortgages issued at its height went to investment or vacation properties.

— Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026

Definition of inflated

Adjective

After all, they’re often marketed as a solution for swelling, soreness, and poor circulation—as well as a preventative measure for blood clots and visible varicose and spider veins.

— Sara Coughlin, SELF, 6 Nov. 2024
Physicians can prescribe specific levels of compression to treat certain conditions such as varicose veins, spider veins or poor circulation.

— Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 10 Oct. 2022

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Gas prices edged over $4 a gallon in Broward County and increased by 11 cents across the country compared to the same time last week.

— Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026
Since the inclusion of major studios and companies, the popular convention’s roster of talent has only increased, becoming part of mainstream Hollywood events.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

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