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dilating

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verb

present participle of dilate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dilating
Adjective
  • The photo clearly shows the feline's dilated pupils and ears backward, which is exactly what cats look like when mad.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Angelo’s crooked corset, Joan’s shredded gown, and team leader Ethan’s bizarre jumpsuit — which reminds Law of a dilated cervix — end up on the bottom.
    Claire Franken, TVLine, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Look for draining or enlarging wounds, as well as signs of discomfort.
    Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Perk up a plain pillow by enlarging a leaf, using a copier to make a pattern.
    Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Given the role that Wall Street’s élite played in inflating and promoting the bubble, this is either a generous view or a jaded commentary on the fallen nature of mankind.
    John Cassidy, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Trump was found to have provided misleading accounts to lenders, falsely inflating his net worth.
    Callum Sutherland, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Ending the war will offer the Israeli leader relief from daily headlines of IDF casualties, strained reservist forces, increasing international isolation and severe economic damage – heavy burdens for electoral campaigns.
    Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Wealth, in the view of an increasing cohort of affluent individuals, is more than money.
    Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The British royal family member accessorized her look with gold earrings by English designer Daniella Draper — donning a pair of mini hoops with shamrock charms in gold, further augmenting the fall shades of her ensemble.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The offense and entire team were built around augmenting his greatness.
    Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The country’s declining birthrate means a shrinking workforce saddled with supporting a swelling elderly population.
    Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Apply it for 10 minutes to numb the itch and reduce swelling.
    Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The partnership is now expanding to include all 32 NHL teams, featuring more than 20 new apparel styles, as well as accessories such as bags, bottles, and hats.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Building or expanding power plants to generate that much electricity on Altman’s timetable indeed seems almost inconceivable.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Jinga told Sourcing Journal Dexory will place a specific onus on accelerating DexoryView’s development.
    Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Dark energy, which is responsible for the universe’s accelerating expansion, makes up the vast majority.
    Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Dilating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilating. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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