DILATED (ON OR UPON) Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

dilated (on or upon)

verb

past tense of dilate (on or upon)

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to express more fully and in greater detail refused to dilate upon his alleged plan for improving the economy in the event that he won the election

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Approximately 1,000 homes were threatened, and evacuations have expanded, according to an earlier update from the Washoe County Sheriff's Office.

— Jenna Harrison, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have expanded such routes to export their oil via ports in the Red Sea and Gulf of Oman.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

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The district developed an AI policy, seeking input from teachers, students and parents.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
For her cookbook, Pereira developed and perfected 100 original recipes with easy-to-find ingredients that infuse accessible dishes with rich flavors inspired by her Portuguese-Goan heritage and travels around the world.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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