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Recent Examples of dilatation
These cells cause vascular dilatation, resulting in crimson skin tone that is associated with niacin usage.
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Oct. 2022
That dilatation then triggers a primitive gut pain signal that’s perceived around the bellybutton.
—Tony Dajer, Discover Magazine, 11 Feb. 2020
Hypertrophy and dilatation are known to cause the heart over time to have profoundly diminished functional capacity.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 7 Aug. 2022
Elevated feeders were once recommended as a way to prevent gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV), also known as bloat, a life-threatening condition that’s most prevalent in large and deep-chested breeds.
—Lindsay Pevny, Popular Mechanics, 24 June 2022
The couple’s veterinarian later confirmed that Gus died from a stomach bloat, also known as gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV).
—Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 16 June 2022
In the case of Spix’s little blue macaws, that disease was nasty and incurable: proventricular dilatation disease.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 15 June 2022
Overdrinking or drinking too rapidly may cause bloat, a term used to describe gastric dilatation-volvulus.
—Bayliss Wagner, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2021
In Arkansas, dilatation and evacuation was the only method used to end pregnancies after 12 weeks, according to the Arkansas Department of Health.
—Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 23 Dec. 2020
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Oct. 2022
That dilatation then triggers a primitive gut pain signal that’s perceived around the bellybutton.
—Tony Dajer, Discover Magazine, 11 Feb. 2020
Hypertrophy and dilatation are known to cause the heart over time to have profoundly diminished functional capacity.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 7 Aug. 2022
Elevated feeders were once recommended as a way to prevent gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV), also known as bloat, a life-threatening condition that’s most prevalent in large and deep-chested breeds.
—Lindsay Pevny, Popular Mechanics, 24 June 2022
The couple’s veterinarian later confirmed that Gus died from a stomach bloat, also known as gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV).
—Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 16 June 2022
In the case of Spix’s little blue macaws, that disease was nasty and incurable: proventricular dilatation disease.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 15 June 2022
Overdrinking or drinking too rapidly may cause bloat, a term used to describe gastric dilatation-volvulus.
—Bayliss Wagner, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2021
In Arkansas, dilatation and evacuation was the only method used to end pregnancies after 12 weeks, according to the Arkansas Department of Health.
—Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 23 Dec. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dilatation
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Most importantly, watch for signs or symptoms of more serious allergic responses that can lead to anaphylaxis, such as severe swelling, hives away from the sting site, difficulty in breathing, mental confusion and low blood pressure.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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The swelling looks like a tiny volcano rising up from the curve of his skull.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Start by just changing the knobs on a dresser, MacDermaid said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
3 July 2025
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Users can easily adjust the temperature settings and two fan speeds using the knobs on the bottom left of the unit.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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But a small puff of air, stirred up as an enormous glass door to a dinosaur's cage slides open, drives that wrapper into a vent.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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Raw alligator was observed thawing at a prep sink where masa puff balls were being prepared.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2025
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The growing dangers of heat waves can already be seen this summer, the researchers noted, pointing to the late June heat dome that settled over the Eastern U.S. and set new daily heat records in at least 50 cities, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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Lessons from the 2021 heat dome The 2021 heat wave was a catalyzing event for the community.—
Brian G. Henning,
The Conversation,
9 July 2025
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“Dilatation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilatation. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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