ventricose

Definition of ventricosenext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ventricose
Adjective
  • When fluid pools in tissue instead of draining, the results can include facial puffiness, swollen limbs, bloating and a general heavy or fatigued feeling.
    Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026
  • 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, 29 June 2026
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
  • Fiber slows gastric emptying, making the stomach more distended.
    Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 27 May 2026
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • 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.
    Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
  • The document has been commented on more widely than previous popes’ encyclicals, which traditionally have been heavy on turgid liturgical language.
    Claudio Lavanga, NBC news, 26 May 2026
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“Ventricose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ventricose. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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