dilates (on or upon)

present tense third-person singular of dilate (on or upon)
as in develops
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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  • At the very least, Booker would be solid insurance at guard, and best-case scenario, the guard develops into an All-Pro in Miami.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The most common type of uterine cancer is endometrial cancer, which develops in the uterine lining.
    Carrie Madormo, RN, Health, 13 Apr. 2025
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  • Its acquisition of the 219 Big Lots stores expands its footprint to over 600 stores across 18 states.
    Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Comments Isabela Merced explains how HBO's 'The Last of Us' expands Dina's backstory from the game.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Dilates (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilates%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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