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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  • While this may be viewed as an inconvenience in comparison to an eternally waterproof technical fabric, the patina that develops as the wax shifts is viewed as a feature unto itself.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Werktitel develops and produces innovative concepts at the intersection of entertainment, live experience and brand activation.
    Ed Meza, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
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  • The quantum computer at the IBM-Euskadi Quantum Computational Center in San Sebastian expands the region’s embrace of the technology that started years ago—one that has also served to unite scientists across the continent.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Harrison Dickinson’s feature directorial debut expands to more than 100 runs nationally on 10/17.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 12 Oct. 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 18 Oct. 2025.

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