distending

present participle of distend

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Verb
  • With 2025 on track to bring more threats against members of Congress than any year in history, law enforcement agencies are bracing for a volatile era defined by surging political violence, swelling protest movements and a more muscular federal role in local communities.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
  • An abdominal brace can help support the muscled and compress the area to reduce swelling.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Student Experience and Programming — expanding academic programs such as the Capstone Design, the Flowers Invention Studio, and the Student Competition Center by supporting faculty mentors and students.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • France, which plans to recognize a Palestinian state this month at the United Nations, also voiced its opposition to Israel expanding operations in Gaza.
    Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The materials also mold to your feet over time, increasing their comfort and personalizing their fit.
    Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • In Platte County, population growth also contributes to the increasing demand for real estate.
    Madeline King, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Distending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distending. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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