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

Definition of dilated

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

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Some critics argue the practice borders on artificially inflating stock prices and often favors near-term shareholder returns at the expense of long-term business development.

— Brian Krogol, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
The charge by lawmakers was that these investors, most of whom were able to buy the homes with all cash, were inflating prices and sidelining regular owner-occupant buyers.

— Diana Olick, CNBC, 21 July 2026

Definition of inflating

Verb

Too fearful of discrimination to go to hospitals for antiretroviral drugs, many transgender people have stopped taking them — significantly increasing their risk of transmission.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
OpenAI disclosed the incident in a blog post on Tuesday, a stunning announcement that is certain to set off alarm bells across the industry about the increasing power of AI models and the risk of them going rogue.

— Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 22 July 2026

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The greatest value of AI lies not in replacing people but in augmenting their capabilities.

— Babajide Ojuola, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
The real value of AI lies in augmenting the capacity of intellectually curious people with specialized training, sound judgment, and genuine human empathy.

— Wayne Berson, Fortune, 30 June 2026

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If cancer has spread to nearby tissues or organs, other signs may include difficulty or pain with peeing, loss of appetite and weight, dull backache or swelling in your legs, pelvic and abdominal pain, diarrhea and fatigue.

— Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
That way, the treatment will have settled into your skin, while still giving a little bit of time to heal in the event that swelling or bruising occurs.

— Rio Viera-Newton, Vogue, 23 July 2026

Definition of swelling

Verb

Her campaign has proposed expanding Medicaid and working toward rehabilitation efforts that provide alternatives to prison.

— Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Technical textiles is a market that prioritizes performance over aesthetics and one that is rapidly expanding as industries focus on lightweight durability, sensor integration and environmental compliance.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 July 2026

Definition of expanding

Verb

Surging tensions across the Middle East strangled shipping traffic, driving energy prices higher and raising the specter of accelerating inflation worldwide.

— Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 21 July 2026
There is plenty of performance available, particularly when accelerating from 30 to 70mph.

— Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

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