DILATING Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in dilated

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verb

present participle of dilate

as in distending

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Adjective

Mutations in genes encoding cardiac myosin, for instance, can lead to cardiomyopathies, including hypertrophic and dilated forms, which affect the ability of the heart to pump blood effectively.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Apr. 2026
Symptoms can include abdominal pain or discomfort, blurred or double vision, dilated pupils, dizziness, drooping eyelid, dry or sore throat, facial muscle paralysis, nausea or vomiting, swollen belly, and trouble swallowing and speaking.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026

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Verb

Rehabilitation phases would take 2 to 5 years, modernization up to 10 years, and expansion—which would include enlarging treatment facilities in major cities and providing for industry and agriculture—would take more than 10 years, Cueto said.

— Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Attention, for Weil and for Murdoch, is a way of enlarging one’s desire for good.

— Meghan O’Gieblyn, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

Definition of enlarging

Verb

Wazne, one of Berri Brothers’ owners, said using low prices to keep a constant flow of cost-conscious customers helps his business by inflating footfall to the stands’ convenience stores.

— Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Several models would then follow for both basketball and tennis, and Pump’s most famous moment would through Dee Brown inflating his sneakers before winning 1991 NBA Dunk Contest.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 28 July 2026

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Verb

The latest revelations about Welch come as the speaker on Wednesday made the rounds of several media outlets in an effort to shore up support for his leadership amid increasing scrutiny.

— Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Medina Diaz ran on increasing public education funding, strengthening the school system, improving aging infrastructure and raising the state minimum wage to $16.

— Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of increasing

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The Heat, at the moment, will be augmenting Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo in their opening lineup with Andrew Wiggins and Davion Mitchell, as well as whatever their remaining cash under their hard cap can fetch.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
The greatest value of AI lies not in replacing people but in augmenting their capabilities.

— Babajide Ojuola, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

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The mother noticed swelling and bruising on her child, and a mark on her boots, where Riley allegedly stepped on the kid, the criminal complaint said.

— Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Reduced Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Collagen peptides support connective tissue and reduce inflammation, helping reduce symptoms such as pain and swelling from osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease).

— Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 31 July 2026

Definition of swelling

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The more than five-month-old conflict, which was already expanding beyond its main fronts, has embroiled further countries in the Middle East in recent days, notably the likes of Iraq and Egypt.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
The 13th hotel in their rapidly expanding brand manages to remain individual in feel and fills a niche that the founders noticed was missing in Warsaw—a lifestyle brand.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of expanding

Verb

The same conundrum saw investors punish Alphabet and Tesla, but reward Microsoft and Amazon for accelerating revenue growth and posting blowout backlog numbers this quarter.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
Reuters — Japan’s government is portraying its accelerating military buildup not only as a way to protect the country but as a route to greater prosperity, arguing in ‌its latest defence white paper that arms production can support economic growth.

— Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

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