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or distention
as in inflation
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Recent Examples of distension
Bloating and Gas Bloating, also known as abdominal distension, is considered a common side effect of Ibsrela.
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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
There, the balloon’s inflated with either liquid or gas to cause the mechanical distension needed for a continuous sensation of satiety.
—New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
Skrillex has never restricted his distension of sonic materials to merely supersizing his bass lines, and among other things, the voices on this album are routinely phased and retuned and cut up.
—Michaelangelo Matos, Rolling Stone, 1 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
Symptoms of botulism include: General weakness Dizziness Double-vision Trouble with speaking or swallowing
Other common symptoms of botulism include:
Difficulty breathing
Weakness of other muscles
Abdominal distension
Constipation
What products were recalled?
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
This produces gases like hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and methane, which can cause abdominal pain, bloating, distension, and diarrhea.18
Several methods can reduce compounds that cause gastrointestinal discomfort.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 11 Feb. 2025
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
There, the balloon’s inflated with either liquid or gas to cause the mechanical distension needed for a continuous sensation of satiety.
—New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
Skrillex has never restricted his distension of sonic materials to merely supersizing his bass lines, and among other things, the voices on this album are routinely phased and retuned and cut up.
—Michaelangelo Matos, Rolling Stone, 1 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
Symptoms of botulism include: General weakness Dizziness Double-vision Trouble with speaking or swallowing
Other common symptoms of botulism include:
Difficulty breathing
Weakness of other muscles
Abdominal distension
Constipation
What products were recalled?
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
This produces gases like hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and methane, which can cause abdominal pain, bloating, distension, and diarrhea.18
Several methods can reduce compounds that cause gastrointestinal discomfort.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 11 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distension
Noun
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The terminal rate is the point at which interest rates do not act as headwinds for economic growth, and are consistent with allowing the central bank to achieve its inflation target.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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Jefferson noted that while housing inflation has come down, other components, particularly goods prices, have recently edged up, and short-term inflation expectations are on the rise.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
14 May 2025
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In 2019, Biden was diagnosed with benign enlargement of the prostate, a very common condition that affects about 80% of men over 70.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
20 May 2025
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The book’s central assertion is that NATO enlargement after the Cold War did not just threaten Russia but also violated Western pledges against such a step.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Apr. 2025
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In the future, Ulbricht would like to carry out the quantum version of the experiment, which would entail observing the spontaneous generation of electromagnetic waves and their amplification from the vacuum.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
12 May 2025
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The output of this portable speaker is an impressive 40W driven by Class D amplification.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, patients should be able to return to normal activities 5 to 7 days after breast augmentation surgery, and most patients fully recover in 4 to 6 weeks.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2025
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Rather than pursuing full automation that removes humans from the loop, Brooks advocates for augmentation that enhances human capabilities while preserving human agency.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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The legislation would implement work requirements for adults enrolled in Medicaid expansion and increase the frequency of eligibility checks to ensure people still qualify for the program.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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SpaceX is moving ahead with expansion plans at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, that will double its West Coast launch cadence and enable Falcon Heavy rockets to fly from California, Spaceflight Now reports.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 May 2025
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“Distension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distension. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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