ventricose

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ventricose
Adjective
  • Chagas disease symptoms include swollen eyelids, fever, diarrhea and loss of appetite.
    Greta Cross, Freep.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Frazier could not see clearly, and his entire head seemed swollen, and Ali kept landing punches.
    Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 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
  • 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
  • Bloating causes your belly to feel full and look distended.
    Kathleen Felton, Health, 9 June 2024
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“Ventricose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ventricose. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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