dilate
Example Sentences
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Atropine eye drops are typically used to dilate the pupil before eye exams.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025
As a result, blood flow to that area increases dramatically as blood vessels dilate, causing pain and swelling.
From National Geographic • Feb. 21, 2024
A typical remedy is to stretch or dilate the urethra, a minimally invasive procedure that is often performed with general anesthesia, Dr. Lepor said.
From New York Times • Feb. 12, 2024
For example, the pupil tends to dilate during complex cognitive tasks or in response to unexpected stimuli.
From Science Daily • Oct. 24, 2023
If So-and-so’s blood pressure was high, she should be given hawthorn to stabilize the collagen and dilate the coronary blood vessels.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
Vocabulary lists containing dilate
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
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Selected Short Stories of Flannery O'Connor
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"The Tragedy of Hamlet," Vocabulary from Act 1
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