as in expands
to make or become larger especially because of pressure from inside
The illness can cause the stomach to distend.
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The sequel significantly expands the scope of the original film’s story, moving from a single deadly night with one family into a much larger and more dangerous world of power-hungry rivals.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026 -
The darkly satiric film expands to LA, SF, and DC next week and nationwide throughout April.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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Unlike the sleek mansions lining much of California’s shoreline, this unassuming house has always felt like something out of a fisherman’s tale—shrouded in salt spray as swells crash against the rocks below.—
Jennifer Fernandez,
Architectural Digest,
6 Mar. 2026
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Cocoa Beach is Florida’s ultimate surf-and-sand playground with six miles of golden sand, Atlantic swells for every skill level, and rocket launches visible on the horizon.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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Removing financial barriers to entering the profession broadens access and increases teacher diversity.—
Valentyna Banner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The other important factor here is that autonomy increases the possible volume of military strikes.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Distends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distends. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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