as in expands
to make or become larger especially because of pressure from inside
The illness can cause the stomach to distend.
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This foldable tote bag packs flat, expands instantly, and can carry souvenirs, beach gear, or laundry.—
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
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That's how the music conveys that, expands it.—
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While the number of retirees swells, the pool of workers funding the social safety net — and caring for the aging population — is narrowing.—
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There's a sort of a natural world religiousness or spirituality or philosophy that swells around a lot of things and different characters.—
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But there are several notable categories where the quality increases with cost, and one of those is noise-canceling headphones.—
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Pushing frozen branches upright quickly increases the chances of breakage.—
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“Distends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distends. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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