as in swollen
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Most people who are infected with West Nile virus will not develop symptoms, but those who do may experience a mild form of the illness, which can include fever, headache, body aches, swollen lymph glands or a rash, according to the IDOH.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026 -
Unlike their other two children, who'd previously had the same surgery, Asher became unusually swollen after the procedure and experienced more bleeding than expected.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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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
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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
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Fiber slows gastric emptying, making the stomach more distended.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2026
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The distended episodes were littered with what feels like filler, little of which offered much in the way of narrative value.—
Emma Flint,
IndieWire,
25 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Cover pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer, checking occasionally to make sure water isn’t boiling too rapidly, until matzo balls are very puffed and light in color, 30–40 minutes.—
Molly Baz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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Bake, 1 baking sheet at a time, in preheated oven until slightly puffed and golden brown, about 12 minutes.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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The movement’s leaders eliminated many of the trappings that turned people away from church — traditional architecture, robed clergy, hymnals filled with turgid songs from the 19th century and sermons overloaded with abstract religious phrases.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
8 Mar. 2026
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Compared to their Champions League performances, where Spurs have shown levels of control throughout the league phase, against admittedly inferior opposition, Tottenham have inexplicably wavered between turgid and chaotic.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Ventricose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ventricose. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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