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dilating 1 of 2

adjective

as in dilated

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verb

present participle of dilate
as in distending

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dilating
  1. dilated
  2. enlarging
  3. ballooning
  4. inflating
  5. increasing
  6. augmenting
  7. swelling
  8. expanding
Adjective
  • There she was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, a progressive heart muscle disease.
    — Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • CT scans showed a full stomach, suggesting the boy had feasted before the sacrificial ceremony, as well as a dilated esophagus consistent with vomiting.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of dilated
Verb
  • Kim has boosted his military and diplomatic credentials in recent years by enlarging his nuclear arsenal and aligning with Russia over its war against Ukraine.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The maggots can cause painful, rapidly enlarging deep wounds, which can destroy muscle, cartilage, and bone—even the skull—if not caught quickly.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of enlarging
Adjective
  • Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images The House of Representatives adjourned Wednesday, leaving Washington and almost certainly punting action on a ballooning artificial intelligence crisis until after November's midterm election.
    — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of ballooning
Verb
  • Health Policy Commission The popular weight-loss drugs sold under names like Ozempic and Wegovy have been blamed for inflating budgets in the public and private sector.
    — Neal Riley, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Air enters through openings in the leading edge of the canopy as the pilot moves forward, inflating the wing and generating lift as air flows over its aerofoil shape.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of inflating
Verb
  • This line is increasing sustainable sourcing, minimizing landfill waste, and conserving fresh water, among many initiatives.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The increasing frequency and unpredictability of Reuben’s hot flashes, including sleep disruptions from nighttime hot flashes, took a toll.
    — Partner Content, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of increasing
Verb
  • Bathed in the shifting light from the screen, the orchestra’s movements and playing functioned like a second drama unfolding onstage, augmenting and mirroring the original film.
    — Caitlin White, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
  • For the past few years, though, the merchandising team has been augmenting those brands with more products that match today’s youth consumer.
    — Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of augmenting
Verb
  • Then there’s the burgeoning labor force, a result of the population swelling after a decline in infant mortality and increase in fertility rates, yielding a cohort of young people, many of whom speak English.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • When natural drainage slows, fluid pools in tissues and causes swelling, puffiness and discomfort.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of swelling
Verb
  • The practice is about expanding your field of vision before narrowing it.
    — Angela C. Hill, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • But scientists can now tune proteins with surgical accuracy by expanding that toolkit with custom, synthetic building blocks.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of expanding
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“Dilating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilating. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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