DISTENSION Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

distension

noun

variants or distention

Definition of distension

as in inflation

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Recent Examples of distension Other symptoms include difficulty breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension, and constipation. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026 Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension, and constipation may also be common symptoms. — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026 Botulism Symptoms Symptoms of botulism include general weakness, dizziness, double vision, speech or swallowing difficulties, muscle weakness, abdominal distension and constipation. — Matt Cannon, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025 Symptoms, which often develop slowly, can include abdominal distension and pain, nausea, loss of appetite and constipation. — Toria Sheffield, People.com, 25 May 2025 Bloating and Gas Bloating, also known as abdominal distension, is considered a common side effect of Ibsrela. — Femi Aremu, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2025 Symptoms of botulism include general weakness, dizziness, double-vision, abdominal distension and constipation, according to the FDA. — David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025 Bloating sometimes makes your belly look bigger, which is called distention. — Johna Burdeos, Health, 21 Jan. 2025

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Noun

And the economic risks of higher inflation and lower consumption as a result of the fuel shortages could not have come at a worse time.

— Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
BofA recently predicted the Fed has now run out of patience and will hike rates three times this year to finally rein in inflation.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 July 2026

Definition of inflation

Noun

When to Talk to a Doctor Persistent swelling in one limb, visible lymph node enlargement paired with fatigue, or swelling that follows cancer treatment all warrant a physician conversation.

— Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026
Persistent node enlargement that doesn’t resolve within a few weeks, swelling that appears on one side of the body only, or fatigue accompanied by fever all warrant a medical conversation.

— Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026

Definition of enlargement

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Trump may threaten a land incursion to take key islands, or greater escalation in the air campaign.

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Defense experts and strategists have described its drone campaign as pivotal in helping to stall Russia's military momentum, while also warning that Kyiv's deep-strike successes have drastically raised the risk of escalation.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 16 July 2026

Definition of escalation

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In short, every transformation of the data passed through, from filtering and deduplication to augmentation, must be timestamped and attributed.

— Akash Pugalia, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Around two months after her breast augmentation, Sandra said her right side became painful, and the skin was turning yellow-brown and purple like a bruise.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 13 July 2026

Definition of augmentation

Noun

Seven & i has been accelerating its global expansion with an eye toward increasing its worldwide store count, including Japan, from 87,000 to 100,000 by 2030.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 17 July 2026
This strategic move signals Janie and Jack's broader expansion into authentic lifestyle partnerships, emphasizing experiences over products.

— Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

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