as in dilated
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Adjective
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These signs include avoiding each other or keeping their distance, swiping, biting, dilated pupils, flattened ears, hissing, litter box guarding, urinating outside of the litter box, territorial aggression, and toy hoarding.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
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The disease can be diagnosed by examining the patterns of certain structures in the eye, either by looking through a magnifying device that shines a light into the baby’s dilated eye, or by studying images taken by a wide-angle ophthalmic camera.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
19 Apr. 2018
Verb
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Last month, Drake, through his company Frozen Moments, accused the streaming giant and his own label, Universal Music Group, of artificially inflating streaming numbers for Lamar’s track.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
20 Dec. 2024
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Attackers exploit this trust by inflating these metrics and posting fake reviews.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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These are said to support the circadian clock and also stimulate the release of serotonin, thereby increasing concentration and well-being.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
31 Dec. 2024
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Other storage facilities might park their cars nose-to-tail, causing delays in extracting them and increasing the risk of damage as they’re moved to let others out.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Roles will increasingly revolve around supervising, collaborating with, or augmenting the capabilities of AI agents.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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This will be augmenting rather than replacing existing forms of urban transportation, however.—
James Morris,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Last month, the Biden administration proposed further expanding access to the drugs for enrollees in Medicare and Medicaid.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
24 Dec. 2024
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Many are expanding across markets.—
Alex Lazarow,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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That means that any sudden car movements – stopping, accelerating, or turning – could cause the tires to skid on top of the snow.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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The pandemic underscored the importance of real-time visibility and adaptability in manufacturing, accelerating the need for resilient systems capable of remote monitoring.—
Jason Waxman,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Looking down on his realm — a city infested by corruption scandals multiplying like mold spores — Carollo embraced the applause.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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And the options are only multiplying.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Society plays a significant role in amplifying the halo effect around criminals like Bundy.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Women frequently reinvest their wealth into education, healthcare, and local economies, amplifying their impact and creating opportunities for others.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Dilating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilating. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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