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Recent Examples of dilated
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
Adam woke up at the hospital six days later and learned that he had been diagnosed with a heart disease called dilated cardiomyopathy, which prevents the heart from pumping blood around the body effectively.
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Duarte Dias,
CBS News,
25 Nov. 2025
Despite the use of medications to treat dilated, weak hearts, some patients suffer from continued weakening of the heart muscle and progress to end-stage, or advanced, heart failure.
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William Cornwell,
The Conversation,
19 Nov. 2025
The photo clearly shows the feline's dilated pupils and ears backward, which is exactly what cats look like when mad.
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Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Greenwood was previously diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, but said that might not be a factor in what caused her heart attack last year, per the BBC.
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Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
Adam woke up at the hospital six days later and learned that he had been diagnosed with a heart disease called dilated cardiomyopathy, which prevents the heart from pumping blood around the body effectively.
—
Duarte Dias,
CBS News,
25 Nov. 2025
Despite the use of medications to treat dilated, weak hearts, some patients suffer from continued weakening of the heart muscle and progress to end-stage, or advanced, heart failure.
—
William Cornwell,
The Conversation,
19 Nov. 2025
The photo clearly shows the feline's dilated pupils and ears backward, which is exactly what cats look like when mad.
—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dilated
Adjective
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When fluid pools in tissue instead of draining, the results can include facial puffiness, swollen limbs, bloating and a general heavy or fatigued feeling.
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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.
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Fiber slows gastric emptying, making the stomach more distended.
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In his songs, the English language turned woolier and more expressionistic; musical space-time distended and stretched.
Adjective
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And the rear of the case is deeper to accommodate a protuberant rear camera—hinting that the next iPad will see a big camera upgrade.
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His eyesight was failing and his eyes were bloodshot and protuberant.
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With each emergency, laws were enacted, bureaus created, budgets enlarged, and civil liberties restricted.
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Some feature one large flower that covers the entire dress, enlarged to become the entire focus point; others are blurred as if someone's run a damp brush over them.
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Despite reaching the final for a second time, the 2024 team served up turgid fare in most of its matches, so much so that frustrated fans threw plastic beer cups at Southgate following a goalless tie against the minnows of Slovenia.
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The document has been commented on more widely than previous popes’ encyclicals, which traditionally have been heavy on turgid liturgical language.
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Turkey denies that the deaths constituted genocide, saying the toll has been inflated and that those killed were victims of civil war and unrest.
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Yes, the prices are probably inflated, but the sun protection is worth it.
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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.
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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.
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Through 2025, the application backlog increased, leaving it 48% higher than at the end of former President Joe Biden’s term.
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The bank said last week's hawkish Federal Open Market Committee meeting has increased uncertainty over the outlook for short-term interest rates, even as lower oil prices have eased concerns about an economic downturn.
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“Dilated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilated. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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