as in swollen
enlarged beyond normal from internal pressure
bees with abdomens distended with honey are less apt to sting
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as in swelled
to make or become larger especially because of pressure from inside
The illness can cause the stomach to distend.
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Recent Examples of distended
Kathleen Felton, Health, 9 June 2024
But for all its brawn and atmosphere and robustly choreographed combat, this is a distended historical tapestry too sprawling to remain compelling, particularly when its focus veers away from the central couple.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Chemtrails draws you into a different speed, a distended sense of time and sound.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2021
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Bloating causes your belly to feel full and look distended.
—Kathleen Felton, Health, 9 June 2024
But for all its brawn and atmosphere and robustly choreographed combat, this is a distended historical tapestry too sprawling to remain compelling, particularly when its focus veers away from the central couple.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Chemtrails draws you into a different speed, a distended sense of time and sound.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2021
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The ongoing Starbucks union workers' strike has now expanded to a dozen states, union representatives confirmed to USA TODAY on Monday.Natalie Neysa Alund, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
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The terminal is being expanded, with that work likely to start in 2025.Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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While security measures at hospitals have increased following the shooting, experts warn that these efforts may be temporary unless significant changes are made.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The average fees per card - which includes transaction fees, subscription fees, as well as commissions - increased 13% year over year in Q3.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Balloons for miles, inflated with love.Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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The 50-yard TD run in garbage time inflated the stats but De’Von Achane has been a solid pick.Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Top orb variants and other significant currencies are highlighted and enlarged.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Instead, each attack on his character enlarged his visibility and his audience.Gunther Peck / Made by History, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Distended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distended. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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