ventricose

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ventricose
Adjective
  • To make matters more interesting, Tagovailoa had the incredible 205-yard performance with a swollen left eye.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
  • And while Tua Tagovailoa and the offense certainly deserve credit for a dominant performance, especially considering his swollen eye, what’s more intriguing is how the defense locked down the Falcons.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Maintain a healthy weight: Excess body fat puts pressure on your blood vessels, raising the risk of varicose and spider veins.
    Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
  • After all, they’re often marketed as a solution for swelling, soreness, and poor circulation—as well as a preventative measure for blood clots and visible varicose and spider veins.
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 6 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Once per act, a second duo crashes in on Didi and Gogo, providing the tramps’ power balance with a lurid, distended foil.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Following too much pasta or one too many sweet treats, my stomach gets quite sensitive—resulting in a feeling of tightness and a distended, rumbling tummy.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 May 2025
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“Ventricose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ventricose. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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